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Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Androgens can help prevent memory problems caused by apoE4.

Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

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.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.