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Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

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.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease 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.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

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

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.

Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.

Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.