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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.

Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.

A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.

A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

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

Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.

Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

Hair loss in balding individuals is linked to changes in specific hair growth-related genes.

Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.

Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.

The normal human prostate does not significantly affect blood DHT levels.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.