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Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

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

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

Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

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

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

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

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.

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

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.