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Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.

Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.

Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.

Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

Flutamide caused damage to male rat reproductive organs and may affect fertility.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

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

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.

Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

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.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.