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Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

DHT in the human prostate is produced through multiple pathways, not just from testosterone.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

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

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

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

Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

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

Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.