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Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.

Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.

Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

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

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.

The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.

Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.

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

A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.

Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.

Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.

Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.