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Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.

Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.

PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

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

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

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

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

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

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

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

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.

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.