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Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.

Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.

Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.

ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.

The activity of a specific rat enzyme in the prostate and epididymis is highly dependent on the acidity level.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.

Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.

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.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.

Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.

Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

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.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Endocrine disruptors may cause early hair loss.

Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is found in 6.5% of unselected Caucasian women in Spain.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

About 6.5% of young Caucasian women in Spain have polycystic ovary syndrome.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

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