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Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.

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

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Testosterone therapy can help postmenopausal women with low sexual desire but needs more safety research and should be used with estrogen therapy.

A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

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

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Children and adults with Cushing's disease show different symptoms and males have more severe cases; surgery outcomes can be predicted by certain factors.

A woman with high testosterone and an adrenal nodule had an ovarian tumor causing her symptoms, which improved after the tumor was removed.