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Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.

Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.

Bright light during the day doesn't change most human clock genes but may slightly increase Rev-erb-ß.

Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.

Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.

Poor sleep during the pandemic may increase stress and worsen hair loss conditions.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.

Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.

The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.

The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.

No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.

Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.

Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.

Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.

Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.

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.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.