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Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.

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.

Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

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

Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

The desmopressin stimulation test helped identify an adrenal cause for a patient's Cushing's syndrome.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.

A woman's male-pattern facial hair growth was caused by a rare malignant ovarian tumor that was difficult to diagnose and treat.

A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

The girl's hirsutism and menstrual issues were caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed.

A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.

A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.