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The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

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

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

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.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.

Scalp cooling is largely ineffective in preventing hair loss from breast cancer chemotherapy.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.

Animal research has greatly advanced dermatology.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.