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Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.

Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Higher free testosterone levels in men are linked to a stronger immune response, not weaker.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

Plant-based drugs are effective and safe alternatives for managing PCOS symptoms.

Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.

A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

CDK4/6 inhibitors have improved treatment outcomes for certain advanced breast cancer patients.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.

Kuntai capsules combined with nilestriol tablets effectively reduce perimenopausal symptoms and improve hormone levels.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.

Megestrol acetate helps fat-derived stem cells grow, move, and turn into fat cells through a specific receptor.

Testosterone changes important cell communication proteins in pregnant rats' uteruses, which might affect pregnancy success.

Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.

Hormones during pregnancy and lactation keep skin stem cells inactive, preventing hair growth.