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Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.

Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.

Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.

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

Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.

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.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

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

Mice hair growth patterns get more complex with age and can change with events like pregnancy or injury.

The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.

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

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

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.

Melatonin treatment speeds up fur maturation and changes the hair growth cycle in young chinchillas.

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.