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DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

Accurate method measures finasteride levels in human plasma using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.

Women with effluvium have higher levels of certain urinary steroids, possibly due to stress and increased adrenal activity.

Metformin improves hair growth and menstrual frequency in women with PCOS and hirsutism.

The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

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.

Venous catheterization may help diagnose the cause of female hyperandrogenism when imaging is unclear.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.

Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.

Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.