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Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.

Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

Finasteride affects young male rats' brain function and behavior negatively.

5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.

A woman with acromegaloidism and normal growth hormone levels had a rare X-Tetrasomy, suggesting a need to study X-chromosome genes for their role in growth and facial development.

Dutasteride caused more penile tissue changes than finasteride, possibly increasing erectile dysfunction risk.

Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.

Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.

About 20% of Japanese macaques had head alopecia, and stress and environment might cause hair loss.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

Immunizing goats against melatonin can temporarily change their cashmere growth cycles and increase fleece production.

Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.

Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.

Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.

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

Testosterone therapy may improve mood, well-being, and sexual function in premenopausal women, but more research is needed on its long-term safety and effectiveness.

Melatonin implants can change the seasonal prolactin levels and hair growth in adult cashmere goats but not in juveniles, and don't delay spring moult for better fiber harvesting.

Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.

Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.

Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.

Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.

An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.