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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.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.

Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.

Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.

Transgender women can develop feminine traits and improve their quality of life through hormone therapy and surgery, but results vary and access to surgery can be limited.

Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.

COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.

Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.

Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

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

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

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

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.

The document concludes that early and personalized treatment for PCOS in adolescents is crucial to manage symptoms and prevent long-term health issues.