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Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

Unroofing is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective surgery for hidradenitis suppurativa with low recurrence and improved patient quality of life.

The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.

Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.

Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.

Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer chances.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.

Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.

Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.

Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.

Exposure to plastics may increase the risk of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hormone imbalance in teenage girls.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing infertility and menstrual problems, often linked to obesity and can lead to acne, treated with hormonal and insulin-sensitizing medications.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways.

Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways, with some promoting and others inhibiting cell proliferation.

Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors, and their effects differ from men.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

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

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.