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Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and weight management can improve symptoms.

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

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

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in men is often missed and can come with symptoms like facial bumps and hair loss on eyebrows and limbs.

Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.

Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.

The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.

Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.

Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

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

Topical minoxidil is the most promising treatment for male pattern hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.