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Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.

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).

Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.

The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.

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.

Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.

Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.

The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.

COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.

Platelet factor 4 slows down hair growth and could make hair loss treatments more effective if removed.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Cutaneous Lymphadenoma is a unique skin tumor with specific protein markers and common gene mutations that may cause continuous cell growth.

A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.

Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.

Dexamethasone increases the activity of androgen receptors in human skin cells, which may link it to certain types of hair loss.

Moxibustion may help improve ovarian function by changing androgen levels.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.

The study found that androgen receptors in skin cells mainly affect the focal adhesion pathway and control the caveolin-1 gene, with implications for new treatments for related diseases.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.

Androgen levels can increase at any age, affecting symptoms like acne, hair loss, and prostate size.