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Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.

Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

Hair regrowth slows with age and can be affected by treatments that change enzyme activity in the skin.

Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.

Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

Chromium supplements don't help with weight loss or improve hormone and metabolism issues in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.

Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.

Hormones affect skin aging, and treatments targeting hormonal balance may improve skin health.

Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Chemotherapy can cause brain inflammation and damage, and understanding this process could help manage side effects.

Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.