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Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.

Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.

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.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Flutamide combined with an LHRH agonist effectively inhibits prostate growth, suggesting it could treat prostate cancer.

Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.

4-azasteroids, including finasteride, can inhibit 5α-reductase, helping treat conditions like enlarged prostate and hair loss.

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

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

The boy's Cushing's Disease was treated successfully, but he developed growth hormone deficiency.

Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.

PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.

Vitamin D receptor is crucial for healthy hair growth and preventing hair loss.

5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.

Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.

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.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.