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Here's more information about the International Press Academy and their 12th annual Satellite Awards Sunday night.

Here's a report about women's hair loss:

Some women with female pattern hair loss, particularly those with other medical conditions, may have androgen -a male hormone such as testosterone- sensitivity causing these problems. Women with this pattern of hair loss should be evaluated with special blood tests to determine their androgen levels. In some cases, female pattern hair loss may be the first sign of an underlying type of diabetes that is more frequent in women with elevated androgens in the blood. "Women with female pattern hair loss should see a dermatologist to determine if their hair loss is associated with underlying hormonal or endocrine problems," said Dr. Olsen. "If these are present, then the hair loss will require addressing these problems first."

Topical minoxidil is one treatment for women with female pattern hair loss, but it must be applied to the scalp twice a day for at least four months before the patient will see results. "Minoxidil actually works by stimulating hairs that are not functioning well or actively growing to have more robust active growth," described Dr. Olsen. Topical minoxidil is currently the only hair regrowth treatment for women approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"In general, female pattern hair loss is a potentially reversible problem, but in a small population of women, it can proceed to irreversible hair loss, or cicatricial pattern hair loss," said Dr. Olsen. "Early diagnosis by a dermatologist and treatment are the keys to successful results when dealing with female pattern hair loss."