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Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.

Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.

The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.

Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.

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.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Androgens prevent hair growth by changing Wnt signals in cells.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.

Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.