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Hair cortisol levels can reflect salivary cortisol levels in humans.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.

New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

Early hormones shape sex-specific differences in rat glands.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.

Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

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

CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.

Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.

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

Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.

The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.

The method accurately measures hormones and endocannabinoids in mice, showing gut microbiota diversity affects these levels and may influence stress and reproductive systems.

COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Natural products may help treat skin inflammation from abnormal adrenal hormones.

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

Impulsiveness is common across various psychiatric disorders and linked to many psychological symptoms.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Pigs in farrowing crates and loose-housing systems showed no difference in chronic stress levels as measured by hair cortisol.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.

Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.