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Women with PCOS who have high male hormone levels often also have insulin resistance.

Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.

Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.

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

Resistance training improved BMI and menstrual regularity more in women with PCOS than aerobic training.

Researchers developed reliable models to predict how well certain compounds bind to androgen receptors, emphasizing the importance of atomic electronegativity.

PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

Sugar molecule helps hair growth, less in balding, returns with treatment.

Women with hair loss have weaker hair that breaks more easily.

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

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.

The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.

New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.

Females with pattern hair loss have more occipital involvement than males.

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.

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.

Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.

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.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for prostate cancer often reduces sexual function but intermittent therapy may be more tolerable.