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Mutations in the AR gene cause hair thinning and loss.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have more sexual function issues than those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but physical activity can improve sexual functioning in all women.

Kidney transplant patients often have skin issues, mainly infections.

Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.

MRI helps distinguish between pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas, guides treatment for pediatric CNS tumors, and assesses rhinocerebral mucormycosis with a high mortality rate in transplanted patients.

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.

5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.

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

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

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

The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.

There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.

The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.

Media images promote unrealistic beauty standards, affecting body image and eating disorders globally.

Healthcare workers in Turkey experienced more skin problems due to frequent handwashing and wearing masks and gloves during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.

Isotretinoin was not effective in treating facial lichen planopilaris.

Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.