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Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.

Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.

Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Exposure to finasteride in the womb caused lasting reproductive issues in male rats.

Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.

Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.

Fullerenes show potential in skin care but need more safety research.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.

The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.

Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.