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

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

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

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

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.

Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

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

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

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

Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.

Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.

Finasteride in male rats causes liver and metabolic issues in their offspring.

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.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.