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Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Acne is caused by multiple factors including oil production, bacteria, inflammation, and possibly diet and environment.

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.

Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.

Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.

Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.

People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.

People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.

New targeted therapies for hair loss from alopecia areata show promise, with personalized treatment expected in the future.

N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) can prevent DNA damage and protect cells from harm.

Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.

Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.

Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.

Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.

Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.

Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.

Methotrexate side effects vary by race and sex.

Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.

New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.

Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk for osteoporosis and fractures in older men.

Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.

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.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.