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High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

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

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Finasteride helps hair growth.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.

Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.

Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.

The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.

An 81-year-old woman's severe male hormone symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which was treated with surgery.

A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

A new method was developed to make finasteride for treating hair loss.

Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School successfully created a special compound that can be used to improve imaging of prostate cancer.

Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.

A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.