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The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Combining flutamide and finasteride can reduce prostate weight and tumor growth, potentially benefiting treatments needing optimal DHT inhibition.

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

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.

Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.

New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.