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Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Liposomes can make the antiandrogen RU 58841 more effective for skin application by reducing absorption, increasing skin retention, and targeting sebaceous structures.

Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.

RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.

Dutasteride works better than finasteride for preventing and treating prostate cancer.

The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.

Medical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia mainly relieve symptoms, while surgery is more effective but not always suitable for elderly patients.

Carthamus oxyacantha may help treat BPH by inhibiting 5α-reductase.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Adding platelet-rich plasma improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.

Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.

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.

Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.

Certain foods and supplements can help treat skin diseases alongside medication.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.

Testosterone therapy improved symptoms in a woman with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Maidenhair fern may help with health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.

Targeting vitamin D and androgen receptors may effectively treat triple-negative breast cancer, especially with chemotherapy.