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Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.

A woman with type 2 diabetes developed alopecia areata, suggesting a link between the two autoimmune conditions.

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.

A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.

Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.

Topical corticosteroid treatment showed no significant difference from placebo in treating alopecia areata in children.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

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

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

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

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

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.

Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.