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Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.

Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.

New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.

The document reviews 20 U.S. patents from July and August 2004 about new drug forms, cancer treatments, aroma chemicals, statin drugs, and various chemical production methods.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.

Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.

Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.

Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.

Conditioned media from human amniotic fluid-derived stem cells helps skin heal and protects against aging from sun exposure.

The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.