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New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.

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.

Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth when topical treatments failed.

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.

Retinoic acid affects male and female muscle energy use and function differently.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.

Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.

Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.

Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.

Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.

Finding functions for unknown GPCRs is hard but key for making new drugs.

Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.

TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.

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

Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.

TGFβ's manipulation of inflammation and immune cells affects cancer spread, suggesting new treatment strategies and biomarkers.

The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.

The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.