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Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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.

Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.

Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.

Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Bee venom helps hair grow and may work better than some common treatments.

Fetal cells could improve skin repair with minimal scarring and are a potential ready-to-use solution for tissue engineering.

Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.

Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.

Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.

Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.

Blocking CRF-R1 can reduce alcohol intake in stressed mice.

Pregnancy right after giving birth in mice lacking IL-10 causes milk that leads to liver issues and hair loss in their babies.

Taking triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum over a long time can help slow down brain aging and improve overall health in mice.

Gray hair is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair cells.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.