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A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.

Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.

Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.

Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.

Pfizer found that pantolactam-based compounds can reduce sebum (skin oil) production when applied topically.

Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.

Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.

Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.

Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.

Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Testosterone and DHEA can benefit women's health but must be prescribed carefully due to potential risks.

Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

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.

Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.

Toxoplasma gondii infection may increase testosterone levels in males.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Cinnamomi cortex may help treat prostate enlargement by reducing related proteins.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.

High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.

Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.

Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.

Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.