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Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.

Finasteride-loaded nanoparticles may help treat alopecia.

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

The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

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

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.

Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk of certain fractures.

Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring and improve appearance, using medications that can have side effects.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.