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Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.

High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.

The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.

Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.

Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.

Male faces age with more wrinkles and hair loss, influenced by both body changes and environmental factors.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Male rats have androgen receptors in their liver, which are different from proteins that bind estrogen.

Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Balding men have higher heart disease risk.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.

Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.