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Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.

Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.

A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.

Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.

Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.

Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

Transgender women can develop feminine traits and improve their quality of life through hormone therapy and surgery, but results vary and access to surgery can be limited.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.

Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with estrogen possibly reducing risk and testosterone potentially increasing it.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.

Neuroactive steroids and the enzyme 5α-reductase might be involved in the development of Tourette's syndrome.

Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.

Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.

Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.

Hormone therapy increases the risk of heart-related issues in transgender women and may affect heart health in transgender men.