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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.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.

International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.

Sulforaphane may help with hair growth by breaking down a hormone that causes hair loss.

LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.

The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.

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

The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.

Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.

Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.

Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.

Taking high doses of fluconazole for a long time can cause reversible hair loss.

Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

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

Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.

Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.

Hormones affect prostate health and disease, with certain hormone imbalances linked to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.

Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.

The research suggests that p63 and TGF-β1 may help determine tumor type and malignancy in hair follicle and sebaceous tumors.