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Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.

5α-reductase-2 deficiency causes ambiguous genitalia at birth and affects male sexual development, but individuals often develop male characteristics at puberty.

Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.

Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.

The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

Sex hormones likely don't affect atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults.

Balanced hormones are crucial for women's health, and can be managed with lifestyle changes or hormone therapy if needed.

Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.

Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.

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.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.

Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.

A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.

A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.

An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS in teenagers is difficult, and the focus is on lifestyle changes and medication to improve health and prevent future issues.

Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.

Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.