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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.

Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.

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.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.

Inflammation plays a key role in activating skin stem cells for hair growth and wound healing, but more research is needed to understand how it directs cell behavior.

The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.

UVB radiation changes the levels of certain microRNAs in skin cells, which may affect cell survival and hair growth.

Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Estrogen increases blood vessel growth factor production, while testosterone blocks this increase.

New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.