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People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.

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

New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.

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.

Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.

Higher androgen levels do not cause baldness in men.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

JAGGED1 could help regenerate tissues for bone loss and heart damage if delivered correctly.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The conclusion is that using drugs to block the TOR pathway might slow aging and prevent age-related diseases.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

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