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Drugs targeting the Androgen Receptor are effective for treating prostate cancer and other androgen-related conditions.

VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.

No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.

Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.

Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

The document concludes that understanding sulfation biology is crucial for creating treatments due to its importance in biological functions and disease.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

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

Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.