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Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Balding men have higher heart disease risk.

Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.

A woman with anorexia developed gout from self-induced vomiting.

Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

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

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.

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.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

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.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.

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

Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.