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Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.

New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.

Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.

Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.

Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.

Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity in male mice but increases it in female mice.

Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

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.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

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

Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.

Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.