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Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.

Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.

Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can affect skin, fertility, and metabolism, and treatment is tailored to individual needs.

The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.

The conclusion is that tritium-labeled testosterone metabolites can be made and are better converted into dihydrotestosterone in skin cells than in prostate tissue.

Adiponectin reduces inflammation and bone loss in joint replacements.

Antiandrogens may help treat conditions like excessive hair growth, prostate tumors, male baldness, and acne by blocking male hormone effects.

The meeting presented new findings on hair stem cells, pigmentation, genetics, and modern hair treatment techniques.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

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

The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.

A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.

Testosterone increases muscle mass regardless of DHT conversion blocking.

Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.

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

Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.

Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.

Male hormones control a specific gene in hamster skin, with different hormones having varying effects.

Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.

The study concluded that both estrogen and androgen receptors, which decrease with age, are linked to skin aging and may be hormonally regulated.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.