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Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

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.

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

NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.

Castration and finasteride lower urinary oxalate in male rats, potentially treating urolithiasis.

The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.

Finasteride effectively treats central serous chorioretinopathy.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.

AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.

A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.

Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.