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This review discusses emerging concepts in PCOS from the AEPCOS 2010 meeting and reports no clinical findings; it suggests that the transition of care in congenital adrenal hyperplasia could inform PCOS adolescent care.

This study found that two new progesterone derivatives showed higher antiandrogenic effects and 5α-reductase inhibition than finasteride in hamsters, particularly reducing seminal vesicle weight and flank organ size.

This study reported that oral zinc therapy improved hair and skin abnormalities in patients with dry brittle hair, alopecia, and other symptoms, regardless of demonstrated zinc deficiency.

This study found that compound 10 inhibited testosterone conversion to DHT in hamster flank organs and seminal vesicles, whereas compound 11's inhibitory effect varied with dose, linked to halogen electronegativity differences.

This study observed that aromatase inhibitors caused hair loss in menopausal women with breast cancer, mimicking male pattern baldness rather than female androgenetic alopecia.

This study found that an 8-week low-starch/low-dairy diet led to weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

This study found that several new pregnane derivatives, especially steroids 16 and 19, demonstrated higher antiandrogenic activity on male hamster models than the commonly used finasteride.

A new method was developed to accurately measure enzyme activity related to prostate health.

This review discusses the evaluation of hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men across different life stages and presents biomarkers used for diagnosing male hypogonadism, reporting no new clinical results.

This study reports that transdermal exposure to owners' topical hormone replacement therapy caused alopecia in six dogs, but the condition resolved after the therapy was discontinued.

This study concluded that an 8-week low-starch/low-dairy diet increased fat oxidation in overweight and obese women with PCOS.

This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.

This case study observed that three girls with alopecia experienced complete hair regrowth after avoiding balsam of Peru and related fragrances, suggesting contact allergy played a role in their hair loss.

This source suggests that migraine prevalence increases in transgender women using oestrogen and decreases in transgender men using testosterone, with high oral oestrogen doses in transgender women potentially linked to aura risk.

This review discusses the 2023 International Guideline for PCOS assessment and management, highlighting updated evidence-based recommendations and practice points aimed at improving care and health outcomes, but notes that research quality remains generally low to moderate.

This case report describes a 30-year-old male with a late diagnosis of Kallmann's syndrome, highlighting the necessity of hormonal therapy to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures despite the patient's acceptance of his physical appearance.

This report describes two cases of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism where GnRH analogue use suggested an ovarian source of excess androgens, leading to a diagnosis of benign ovarian tumors.

This review outlines the various adverse reactions to biologic therapies in Allergy/Immunology, emphasizing the clinical and management challenges due to overlapping reaction phenotypes and the need for more refined diagnostic and management strategies.

This study observed that many couples in North America undergo IUI or IVF for male infertility without specialized male factor evaluations, potentially overlooking reversible causes.

Equol may help with antiaging and skin health by boosting collagen and blocking certain hormones.

This article discusses advances in hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit extraction (FUE), emphasizing its advantage of avoiding donor site scarring and allowing for short hairstyles.

This study found that increased PSA levels in women with hyperandrogenism may serve as a diagnostic marker, comparable to free testosterone levels.

This study described an Appenzeller Mountain Dog with clinical signs of an NSDHL defect, discovering a large heterozygous de novo deletion spanning the entire NSDHL gene through whole genome sequencing.

Hormones, especially androgens, affect hair growth and can cause hair loss or excess hair in both men and women.

This study describes a case in which a 24-year-old woman with PCOS symptoms, including irregular menstruation and excessive hair growth, showed significant improvement in androgen levels, menstrual regularity, and hair reduction after undergoing a nine-month Ayurvedic treatment plan with dietary and lifestyle modifications.

This review evaluates 21 studies on minoxidil-induced allergic contact dermatitis, finding that some patients with contact dermatitis symptoms like erythema and pruritus are sensitized to minoxidil or its vehicle components and should consider patch testing and alternative formulations for proper management.

This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.

This case report describes a 57-year-old woman's virilizing adrenal tumor effectively treated with the antiandrogen cyproterone acetate, which led to symptom reversal and tumor resolution.

This compilation on contact and occupational dermatology in the Asia-Pacific region discusses various allergens and irritants without reporting new clinical findings.

This study found that severe or moderate COVID-19 altered sex hormone and cortisol levels in lung tissues of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, particularly in women, suggesting potential implications for lung cancer progression and treatment outcomes.