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Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

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

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.

DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

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

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

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.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause low libido, erectile issues, and depression.

Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.

Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.

Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.