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

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.

Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.

C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).

About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.