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New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.

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

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.

Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells help maintain skin health and balance, and are involved in skin diseases and healing.

Accurate assessment of puberty using Tanner staging is crucial for identifying normal and abnormal development.

Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.

A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.

A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.

Men who went through puberty later had lower sperm counts and altered hormone levels, possibly affecting fertility.

Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone treatments can help with penile growth in males with 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency, with dihydrotestosterone being more effective in infancy.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Puberty involves complex hormonal changes, varies by gender and ethnicity, and requires careful monitoring for abnormalities.

The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.

Lavender oil use in a child may be linked to early puberty signs and elevated tumor marker levels.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.

5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.

The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.

A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

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

A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

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