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Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.

Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.

DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

The document suggests more research is needed to understand the link between baldness and prostate cancer.

Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.

Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.

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.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

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

Ganoderma lucidum may help treat prostate cancer by blocking male hormones and slowing cancer cell growth.

A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.

A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.

High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.

Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.

New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.

Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.

Some herbs and their components might help treat hair loss by affecting various biological pathways, but more research and regulation are needed.

Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Taxifolin from Rhododendron mucronulatum may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.

Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.