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A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

Ginsenoside CK, found in Panax ginseng, can prevent hair loss by controlling certain growth pathways and promoting hair follicle development.

Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.

A substance called Cell-free fat extract can effectively treat common hair loss by increasing hair growth and density.

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

The study found that PCOS affects about 6.5-6.8% of women in both urban and rural areas of Telangana, India, and highlighted the importance of lifestyle changes for management.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was first described in 1721, officially diagnosed in the 1990s, and is now known to be partly genetic and linked to insulin resistance, with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and carbohydrate metabolism issues.

Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Normal levels for certain hormones in Chinese women of reproductive age were identified.

Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.

Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

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.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.

Finasteride doesn't improve survival in LNCaP tumor model during off-cycle of therapy.

Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.

A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.

Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.

Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.