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Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

We need better ways to test and understand SARMs to make safer and more effective treatments.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

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

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

The balance between androgen receptor and p53 is crucial for sebaceous gland differentiation.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The new method showed that endometriotic tissue has lower estrogen receptor levels but similar progesterone levels compared to normal endometrium, with both following a similar cycle.

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

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

The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.