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DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

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

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

The mineralocorticoid receptor may play a role in skin and hair health and could be a new target for treating related disorders.

Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and stretch marks, and some may have skin conditions that usually get better after giving birth.

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.

Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

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

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.

Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.

Sex hormones affect brain injury differently in males and females.

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

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.