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Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

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

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

Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

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

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

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.

The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.

Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

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

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

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

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

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