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Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Testosterone affects vascular cells directly without converting to estradiol.

The DHT immunoassay is unreliable due to high cross-reactivity with testosterone.

AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.

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.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Insulin resistance and nesfatin-1 are linked to acne severity.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.

Better hair loss models needed for research.

Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.

Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.

Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.

Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.

Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.

The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.