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Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.

Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.

Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.

Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

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

Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.

Spironolactone effectively treats female acne with few side effects.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

Effective acne management in PCOS includes hormone therapy, metformin, isotretinoin, weight loss, diet, exercise, and personalized treatment plans.

Certain Chinese herbs, especially Cacumen platycladi, can promote hair regrowth and reduce hair loss-related hormone levels in mice.

Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.

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

New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

3α, 17β-androstanediol-glucuronide is not a useful marker for androgen excess but may help monitor certain treatments.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

The Trust tonic is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss.

New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.