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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.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Knowing about finasteride's sexual side effects increases reported dysfunction.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.

Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

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

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.