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Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.

Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.

A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

Finasteride is a safe, effective treatment for hirsutism with fewer side effects.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.

Understanding how fetal wounds heal could help improve healing in adults.

Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Liver enzyme helps minoxidil work better for blood vessel relaxation.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Some parents have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia without symptoms, and they usually don't need treatment.

A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.