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Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.

Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Systemic glucocorticosteroids are a primary treatment for various skin conditions but require careful management due to potential side effects and relapses.

Using fat stem cells and blood cell-rich plasma together improves healing in diabetic wounds by affecting cell signaling.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.

Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.

Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.

Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.

Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.

Higher potassium intake may protect against hair loss and liver fat in lysine-deficient rats.

The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.

Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.

A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.

Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.

Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Red deer antler extract helps hair grow by extending the growth phase and increasing cell growth in hair follicles.

Hypothyroidism in dogs is usually caused by immune system issues or gland atrophy, affects middle-aged purebreds most, and is treatable with medication.

Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.

The document explains what healthy skin, nails, and hair look like on an ultrasound.

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.