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Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.

Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell differentiation and stem cell function.

Diet changes hormone levels in pregnant ewes by affecting metabolism, not placental synthesis.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.

Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.

Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.

Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.

Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.

The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.

Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.

The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.

Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.

A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.

Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.

Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.

Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.

The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.