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Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.

Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.

Ketoconazole shampoo with finasteride improves hair density in men with hair loss.

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

Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.

Short-term finasteride treatment may lower some cell death factors in prostate cancer cells.

Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.

Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.

Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.

Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.

New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.

Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.

Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.

In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.

The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.

Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.

Diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women is complex and requires accurate testing methods and consideration of SHBG levels.

Early hair whitening may indicate a higher risk of heart disease in young and middle-aged men.

A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.

Nanog gene boosts stem cells, helps hair growth, and may treat hair loss.

Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.