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Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.

BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.

FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

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.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.

Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.

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.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.