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Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.

Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

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.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.

A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.

ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.

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

Purple sweet potato leaf extracts can help treat hair loss and fungal infections.

GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.

Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.