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Antiandrogens can treat acne, hirsutism, and seborrhea by reducing sebum production and androgen action.

Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.

Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.

Hormonal therapy in transgender patients can lead to skin changes like altered sebum production, hair growth, and acne, which may require dermatological care.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

Clausena anisata may be effective in treating acne due to its ability to fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and possibly lower sebum production.

Greasy hair spreads sebum twice as much as nongreasy hair over time.

TSLP affects atopic dermatitis by increasing sebum and reducing fat through IL-4/IL-13 signaling.

Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.

In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.

Squarticles, tiny particles made from sebum-derived lipids, can effectively deliver minoxidil, a hair growth drug, directly to hair follicles and skin cells, with less skin penetration and more tolerability.

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.

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

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

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.

Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.

Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.

Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.

Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.

Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.

Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.

Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.

Different types of skin pores should be identified correctly and evaluated with suitable methods for reliable results.

Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.