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Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.

Androgen deprivation therapy doesn't lower the risk of death from COVID-19 in prostate cancer patients.

Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.

Thyroid receptor β can help develop new drugs to treat hair loss.

A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.

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

Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.

Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

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

Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.

Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

OXTR agonists may promote hair growth and be effective for treating hair loss.