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Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

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

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.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

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

Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

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

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.

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

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.

Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.

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.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

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

Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.