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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.

Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.

A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.

Mouflon rams mature gradually with changes in body, horns, and hormones linked to age and seasons, reaching full sexual maturity well after puberty.

Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.

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

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

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

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.

Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.