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Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.

Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.

Different hair growth phases affect how follicles respond to X-rays, and hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a key role in baldness; transplanted hair can grow on bald scalp areas.

Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.

Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Hormones like testosterone affect skin functions and can cause skin issues when in excess; treatments to manage these effects are only somewhat effective.

Certain pesticides and fungicides can interfere with male hormone functions, potentially causing reproductive issues in male rats.

Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.

A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.

A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia showed no prostatic growth.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Dihydrotestosterone specifically binds to hamster sebaceous glands, with a higher affinity than testosterone.

The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.

Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.

Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.

Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.