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Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Hair loss links to high blood pressure, high fat levels, and metabolic issues, suggesting early heart disease screening.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

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

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.

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

Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

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

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.

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

Anovulatory PCOS patients are younger with longer cycles and higher blood pressure and hormone levels.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

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

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.