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Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.

Putting ketoconazole on the skin can help mice grow hair.

Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.

New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.

Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be caused by changes in how the body processes male hormones.

Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

The cause of atypical Cushing's syndrome in dogs, possibly linked to sex hormones, is not yet proven.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

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

Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Blocking IL-12/IL-23 does not help with hair loss in alopecia areata for mice or humans.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.

Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.

In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.