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Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.

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.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.

Enzymatic synthesis improved the water solubility of the flavonoid baicalin, which may help treat hair loss conditions.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.

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

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.

Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.

Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.

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

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.

Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.

Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.