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

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Exposure to plastics may increase the risk of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hormone imbalance in teenage girls.

Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Women with hair loss should be checked for PCOS, as it's often related and early diagnosis can help with treatment.

Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.

Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

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

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Men can report their own balding patterns well enough for large health studies.

This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.

Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

Diet changes can help reduce acne by limiting certain hormones.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.