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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 research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.

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

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

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.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

Testosterone and its metabolites have varied effects on different body systems, especially during puberty.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.

Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.

Hair restoration surgery has advanced, focusing on natural results and may improve further with new techniques and therapies.

Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.