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Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.

Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.

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

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

Red ginseng may improve immunity, fatigue, memory, blood circulation, and menopausal symptoms, and is generally safe to consume.

The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Cancer development is like natural selection, involving mutated cells and environmental factors.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.