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Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

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

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

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

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

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

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.

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

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on absence seizures in rats.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

The document reviews 20 U.S. patents from July and August 2004 about new drug forms, cancer treatments, aroma chemicals, statin drugs, and various chemical production methods.

Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.