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Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.

Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.

AR gene variations don't affect aging markers in men.

Iron deficiency is linked to female pattern hair loss.

Individualized treatment improves symptoms and quality of life for women with PCOS.

PCOS and lifestyle choices like diet and hair removal methods play a key role in moderate hirsutism.

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 affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.

DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

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.

Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.

Androgen replacement therapy can improve libido and mood in women with severe androgen deficiency, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.