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Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.

Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.

Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.

Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.

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.

The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.

Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.

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.

Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.

The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.

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.

Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

The spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

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

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.

Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.