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Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

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.

Sulforaphane may help with hair growth by breaking down a hormone that causes hair loss.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

A drug improved schizophrenia-like symptoms in stressed rats by changing brain steroid levels.

Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Finasteride might affect memory by impacting cholinergic system.

The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.

The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.