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Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

COVID-19 may harm male fertility and damage the reproductive system.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Aging in men is influenced by genetics and lifestyle, leading to muscle loss, bone issues, and skin damage.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

DHT affects testicular development and regulates spermatogenesis in some fish.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.

People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.

The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.

Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Granules improve hair loss treatment by targeting follicles.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

Leonuri Herba alkaloids may help treat hormone-induced enlarged prostate in rats.

5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.

Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.

Different substances that activate or block the androgen receptor can affect male development and treat conditions like prostate cancer.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.