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Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Testosterone therapy helps boys with hormone deficiencies develop normal male characteristics and grow properly.

Low androgen levels might delay prostate cancer but could lead to more aggressive, therapy-resistant cancers.

The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.

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

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

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

Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.

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.

Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

The herbal mixture could potentially improve hair loss.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

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.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.