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New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

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

Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.

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.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.

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.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.

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

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.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

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

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

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.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment on 2D and 3D-cultured skin cells slows down hair growth by affecting certain genes and could be a potential target for hair loss treatment.

Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.