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Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

A subtle androgen receptor abnormality can allow normal male development and sometimes fertility despite partial androgen resistance.

Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

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

Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.

Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

DHEA improved brain function and behavior in old monkeys and had additional health benefits.

The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS in teenagers is difficult, and the focus is on lifestyle changes and medication to improve health and prevent future issues.

5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.

Researchers developed a new, precise method to measure hair loss in mice using image analysis.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.

Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.