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Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.

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.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.

Essential oils in cosmetics can offer benefits but may cause allergies and should be used carefully.

Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.

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

Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract helps hair grow longer and faster.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.