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

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.

There's no significant link between the D19S884 marker at the insulin receptor gene and polycystic ovary syndrome.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Minoxidil works in liver and outer hair root sheath for hair growth.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.

Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.

Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.

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

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.