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Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

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

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

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

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

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.