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

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

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

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.

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

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets and causes hair loss and other symptoms.

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

The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.

The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.

CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.

New compounds can block testosterone effects in rats and might help treat conditions like prostate cancer and acne.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

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

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.