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Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

Finasteride may cause breast enlargement, low testosterone a risk factor.

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.

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

Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

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

Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.

Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.

The contraceptive implant Implanon may be linked to hair loss, but the reported case of alopecia could be unrelated to the implant.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

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

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

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.

Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.

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

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.