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Women with conditions like PCOS may have a higher risk of COVID-19, but treatments like isotretinoin could help those with acne.

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

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

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

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

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.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

High testosterone to epitestosterone ratio in hair could predict male-pattern baldness.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.

Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Finasteride affects prostate weights and pituitary activity differently with age.

Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.