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A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.

Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.

Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.

Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.

The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.