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A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

Blood tests for tumor cells could improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; hair loss severity linked to a gene affecting prostate conditions.

A postmenopausal woman's excessive hair growth and hair loss were due to a non-cancerous ovarian condition, treated successfully with surgery.

Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.

Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.

Bicalutamide may help treat female pattern hair loss.

Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinism are linked to fertility issues and can worsen symptoms of PCOS.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Removing a testicular tumor in a dog reduced its aggressive behavior and skin problems.

Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.

Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.

Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

EF and PXE not closely related.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.

SHBG binding properties are unchanged in male liver cirrhosis patients.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.