- Hyperandrogenism, a medical condition characterized by excessive production of male hormones called androgens, can cause hair loss in affected women
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- Minoxidil 2% is the only topical medication approved by the FDA for female-pattern hair loss.
- minoxidil 5%, approved only for male-pattern hair loss, is very effective in women as well.
- Although hair loss stemming from hyperandrogenism can be treated with minoxidil, you need to seek care for the other conditions.
- Many of these women have metabolic syndrome -- a combination of five medical conditions including belly fat and high blood pressure that increase the risk of diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. (0)
- The most common cause of hyperandrogenism in women is functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome.
- In men, finasteride (originally marketed as Proscar) is approved for hair loss associated with androgens
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