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Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

Cabergoline helped a boy with Cushing disease get better after surgery and radiotherapy didn't work.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

A 9-year-old girl developed type 1 diabetes and alopecia after being treated for a rare kidney disease.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.

Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.