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Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

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

A 63-year-old woman's male-like symptoms were caused by a rare testosterone-producing ovarian tumor, treated by removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.

Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.

5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Finasteride doesn't affect antipyrine metabolism, so interactions with cytochrome P-450 enzyme drugs are unlikely.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.

Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.

The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.

Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) requires a detailed patient history, ultrasound scanning, hormone level checks, and assessments of ovulation, obesity, and insulin resistance. It's a variable condition that needs individualized management and is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.