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A 77-year-old woman with hair loss had high testosterone and 17OH-progesterone levels, but no significant findings on imaging.

A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.

Patients need better information about the risks of long-term steroid use.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes high male hormone levels, leading to symptoms like excess hair, acne, and fertility problems.

Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.

Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

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

Finasteride slows down motherly behavior in first-time pregnant rats.

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.

Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.

Platelet-rich plasma injections can help the body heal and treat conditions like hair loss, wound healing, acne scars, erectile dysfunction, and osteoarthritis, but more research is needed.

Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.

Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.

Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.

Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.

After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.

Bupropion causes more hair loss than other antidepressants, with paroxetine causing the least.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

A 13-year-old with 46 XY DSD had ambiguous genitalia due to incomplete masculinization.

Too much prolactin can cause menstrual problems, infertility, and sexual issues in women.