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Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.

NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.

The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.

Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

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.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

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

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.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.

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.

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.