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Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.

The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.

A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.

The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.

Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

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

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.

New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.

Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

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

A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.