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Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.

The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.

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.

Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

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

Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.

Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.

Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.

Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.

A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

The effects of estrogen on human scalp hair growth are unclear and need more research.

Altered metabolism can help control seizures by changing brain signaling and energy use, suggesting new treatments for epilepsy.

Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.

A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.

Benzothiazepines like diltiazem reduce anxiety in mice by making neurosteroids.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Exosomes from stem cells help hair regrowth by activating a specific signaling pathway.