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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.

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

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

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

Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.

The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.

The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.

Rice husk and bran extracts from the Bue Bang 3 CMU variety can potentially treat hair loss due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties.

New liposome treatment successfully delivers CRISPR to deactivate a key enzyme in androgen-related disorders.

Antiandrogens might help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking the virus's entry into cells.

Male hormones can cause hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, and targeting TGF-B1 could be a future solution.

Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.

Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.

PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.

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