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Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Premature balding in some men may be linked to altered hormones, but it's not the male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome.

Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

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

Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.

Healthy diet and exercise are important for women with PCOS to manage weight and metabolic issues, and supplements like omega-3, vitamin D, and inositol may help.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.

Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

Men with advanced liver disease and high oestrone and low testosterone levels have worse health outcomes.

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

PCOS is common, affects fertility, and requires personalized treatment to manage symptoms and health risks.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.

The document concludes that managing PCOS requires a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle changes and medication, to improve symptoms and reduce health risks.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.