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Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

The research helps understand how finasteride works and aids drug development.

Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.

High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.

Most COVID-19 patients in hospitals have androgenetic alopecia, more in men, suggesting a link between androgen sensitivity and severe COVID-19 symptoms.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Doctors should check for serious tumor causes of high androgen levels in postmenopausal women and more research is needed on this condition.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

High androgen levels in Chinese women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Androgenetic alopecia linked to COVID-19 severity; drugs reducing androgen receptor activation may help.

Androgen hormones cause hair follicle scarring in hair loss, and finasteride helps reduce it.

Higher androgen levels might make COVID-19 worse, especially in men.