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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.

The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.

Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.

11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.