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DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.

A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.

Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer increases the risk of hair loss and thinning.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

Higher enzyme levels found in women with hair loss, suggesting hormone imbalance.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.

Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.

Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.

Adrenal glands delay the start of winter fur growth in mink.

Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.

Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.

Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.

Blackcurrant extract may help reduce hair loss by promoting stem cell activity in hair follicles.

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.

Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.

Iron levels are linked to insulin resistance in men and postmenopausal women, but not in premenopausal women.