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In this study, researchers found that hirsutism in Egyptian women with PCOS was associated with higher testosterone levels, while acne and androgenetic alopecia did not correlate with androgen levels or insulin resistance.

This case report details a post-menopausal woman with hirsutism and virilization due to rare Leydig cell tumors in both ovaries, underscoring the challenge of detecting such tumors with standard imaging.

This case report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of Swyer Syndrome in adolescents with slow pubertal progression and primary amenorrhea due to the high risk of germ cell cancers.

This case report described a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with hirsutism whose symptoms improved after a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy, revealing bilateral ovarian hyperthecosis.

Norplant implants lower some androgen levels but don't significantly change sexual function.

This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia who also met criteria for the male PCOS-equivalent may have impaired gonadal steroidogenesis, suggesting increased risk of future gonadal dysfunction.

This study suggests that hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic men is associated with altered sex-steroid metabolism, indicated by lower testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone levels compared to cirrhosis alone.

This study found that adolescents with androgenetic alopecia showed distinct hormonal profiles between boys and girls, with concurrent metabolic dysfunction present in both sexes, highlighting the need for sex-specific diagnosis and management approaches.

This study found that caucasian subjects had higher serum levels of 5 alpha-reduced androgen metabolites compared to Chinese subjects, suggesting racial differences in 5 alpha-reductase activity and a potential mechanism for increased body hair in caucasian men.

In this study, low-dose spironolactone effectively reduced hirsutism in women and stopped hair loss in one woman with alopecia areata, without significant side effects over 12 menstrual cycles.

In PCOS, high male hormones cause hair growth, acne, and hair loss, affecting periods.

In this study, an Egyptian cohort with PCOS showed a high prevalence of skin issues like hirsutism and acne compared to controls, with hirsutism linked to higher androgen levels, while other factors also influenced acne and alopecia.

This study found that a 3-month treatment with metformin significantly reduced serum luteinizing hormone, FSH, and testosterone concentrations in women with PCOS.

This study reported that young males with early onset androgenetic alopecia had higher testosterone levels, but did not show a significant difference in insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome compared to controls.

This study concluded that the long-pulsed alexandrite laser is safe for hair removal in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI, with complications occurring in only 2% of cases.

This study found that Czech women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their thirties had a significantly worse cardiovascular risk profile compared to a control group, independent of obesity.

This review discusses the limitations of current androgen measurement techniques using immunoassays and explores the potential of novel in vitro bioassays for clinical research applications, but it reports no new clinical results.

This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.

This study concluded that neither basal nor ACTH-stimulated 17-OHP concentrations effectively indicate carrier status for 21-hydroxylase deficiency among Slovenian hyperandrogenic women, recommending molecular analysis of the CYP21 gene for reliable screening.

This study suggests that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is the most promising biomarker for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), especially in women with phenotype A and D.

This review discusses the effects of 5ARI drugs on male reproductive parameters, reporting potential decreases in sperm count and motility more significantly in men with pre-existing oligozoospermia, but does not provide fertility outcomes.

This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher levels of certain urinary steroid metabolites, suggesting increased 5 alpha-reductase activity and possible mild hyperadrenal activity.

In this clinical study, plum blossom needle acupuncture and qi-invigorating therapy were reported to be more effective than conventional Western medicine for treating seborrheic alopecia, as they improved hormone levels, reduced hair loss, and stimulated hair growth among the 87 patients observed.

This study found that spironolactone therapy may reduce hair width in prepubertal girls with simple hypertrichosis, though its long-term efficacy and safety remain uncertain.

This article addresses the mechanisms of androgenic alopecia and seeks to clarify misconceptions, but it reports no new empirical findings and calls for further controlled studies.

This study concluded that 16β-methyl-17α-benzoyloxypregnen-4-en-3,20-dione may be a promising treatment for androgen-dependent diseases and epilepsy due to its antioxidant effects and impact on GABAergic and serotonergic metabolism in rats.

This study assessed the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of platelet-rich plasma injections in treating androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no clinical results.

In this case report, a 68-year-old woman with a Leydig cell tumor of the ovary experienced virilization, and surgical removal led to normalization of testosterone levels and regression of symptoms.

In this study, oral melatonin given to male Pomeranian dogs with Alopecia X improved semen quality and testicular blood flow in a dose-dependent manner, but altered hormonal balance, indicating complex effects that require further investigation for long-term implications.

This study found that the Turkish version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness-2 Scale is valid and reliable for use with Turkish dermatology patients.