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Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.

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.

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

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.

Finasteride lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone in a dose-dependent way.

Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.

Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.

STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.

Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.

Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.

A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.

The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.

STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.