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Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.

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.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

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.

An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.

Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.

Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.

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

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.

Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.

Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.

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

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

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

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

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

The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.

PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.