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Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.

The method allows for 3D tracking of hair follicle stem cells and shows they can regenerate hair for up to 180 days.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

Adding a second method to PROTACs could improve cancer treatment.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

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.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

The most common skin problems in perimenopausal women in South India are infections, eczemas, and acne, possibly worsened by external factors and lifestyle practices.

Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.

The immune system plays a key role in tissue repair, affecting both healing quality and regenerative ability.

Altered metabolism can help control seizures by changing brain signaling and energy use, suggesting new treatments for epilepsy.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

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.

Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.

COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

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.

Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.

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.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.