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The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

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

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

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

Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension, but watch for side effects.

Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

β-Catenin signaling is involved in brain cell growth after injury and could be a therapy target.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.

Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.

Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.

The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.

Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.