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Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Women with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher levels of certain steroids, which can be reduced by treatment.

Hair loss in women may have multiple causes, and eyebrow regrowth possible with specific injections.

Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

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

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.

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.

Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.