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Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Low-dose gonadotropin treatment is effective for infertility in women with PCOS, leading to high ovulation rates and comparable pregnancy rates with fewer complications.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

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

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.

Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.

Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

Finasteride affects alcohol intake in male mice, possibly due to neurosteroids.

Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.

Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.

Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.

Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.