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Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Metformin helps manage diabetes, PCOS, and weight in kids but needs more research for long-term safety.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

Men, particularly those with hair loss, are more likely to get the virus, and those with prostate cancer may have milder symptoms. Testosterone's role in the disease is unclear, and the virus doesn't seem to harm male fertility. Women with PCOS might be at higher risk. More research is needed.

Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.

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

Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.

Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.