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The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Treating fat stem cells with low oxygen boosts hair growth cell growth through specific signaling pathways.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.

Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.

Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.

Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

Eating a Mediterranean diet and taking certain supplements may improve symptoms of PCOS.

Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.

Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.

Future treatments for androgenic alopecia may focus on reactivating hair follicle stem cells and improving drug delivery.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) could potentially treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by controlling energy balance and lipid homeostasis, but more human research is needed.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Minoxidil slows fibroblast growth and collagen production, potentially treating keloids, hypertrophic scars, and connective tissue disorders.

Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing blood flow and nutrients to hair follicles.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.