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Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

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

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

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

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

Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.

Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.

Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.

Men with male pattern hair loss have different levels of certain hormones compared to men without hair loss.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.

Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

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).

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

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Inhaled steroids in children may cause excessive hair growth and not always go away after stopping the medication.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.

Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.

Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.

Hormonal factors may affect female hair loss, needing further research and treatment ideas.

Pregnancy with Cushing's syndrome is rare and risky for both mother and baby, needing early diagnosis and treatment.

The document concludes that managing female hyperandrogenism requires a combination of identifying the cause, lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic treatments.

Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.