January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hormonal imbalances in women can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss, needing combined medical and mental health care.
December 2013 in “Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
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November 2013 Men with low testosterone or breast growth should be checked for Cushing syndrome.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Androgen-producing ovarian tumors can cause male-pattern hair loss in women.
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
October 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss in women, needing combined medical and emotional care.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men with early hair loss may have higher risks of insulin resistance and metabolic issues.
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April 2016 in “Andrology” Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
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March 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High DHEA-S levels may cause hair loss in young men.
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.
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November 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hair loss through specific biochemical pathways.
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July 1981 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The normalized androgen ratio can help manage conditions with excess androgen activity in women.
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May 2023 in “Endocrine Abstracts” PCOS has three subtypes, with 11-oxygenated androgens increasing metabolic risk.
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December 2020 in “Dermatological reviews” COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
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January 2004 in “KARGER eBooks” Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
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May 2020 in “Drug Development Research” Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.
September 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Large prostate patients more likely to have hair loss.
December 2022 in “Urology Herald” Hormonal status from androgen deprivation therapy may affect COVID-19 severity in men.
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December 2005 in “PubMed” Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to higher cholesterol in both sexes and obesity in women.
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January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, linked to genetics and androgen levels, but routine pelvic ultrasound isn't recommended.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hormonal imbalances in women can cause acne, excess hair growth, and hair loss, needing combined medical and mental health care.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.