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Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.

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

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

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.

Melatonin helped some Pomeranian dogs regrow hair, but it wasn't linked to estrogen receptors.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.