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Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

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.

Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.

AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.

Cocaine impairs male sexual behavior and alters testosterone metabolism in the brain.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.

Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.

Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

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.

DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

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

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

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.