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Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

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

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

The boy's hair loss was caused by the tuberculosis drug isoniazid but grew back after stopping the medication.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

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 review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

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

Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.