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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.

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.

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

Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side 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.

Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.

Certain gene patterns in breast cancer are linked to how active hormone receptors are and could affect patient survival.

No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.

Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.

PF-05314882 selectively activates androgen receptors without much effect on prostate and may help in prostate cancer treatment and hair loss prevention.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.

Finasteride treatment lowers urine androgen and prostaglandin levels, making them potential markers for effectiveness.

Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.

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

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.

Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.

The Free Androgen Index (FAI) is the best indicator of early hair loss in men before age 30.

Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.