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

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.

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

Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

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

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

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

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.