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Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

People with alopecia areata often have higher rates of allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.

Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.

Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.

Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.

Women with PCOS have more emotional and body image issues than healthy women.

Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.