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SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.

Bioluminescence imaging can track hair follicle cells and help study hair regrowth.

Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.

Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.

The entry showed that PCOS negatively affects women's self-image and is worsened by societal expectations, suggesting a need for more feminist attention to the condition.

Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

Finasteride improves heart function and repairs damage after heart attack in mice.

Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.

Hair and skin can regenerate without bulge stem cells due to other compensating cells.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.

EF and PXE not closely related.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.

The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.

Human scalp hair follicles can be used to study how prolactin affects hair growth and cell death.

Europe needs a clear system to watch over cosmetics for safety and to make sure product claims are true.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

ERβ has potential in treating prostate cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, but human studies are needed before clinical use.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.