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Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.

The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and management of PCOS are crucial due to its associated health risks.

The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.

Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.

Seborrhea in Parkinson's disease may be linked to hormones, not autonomic impairment.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.

New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

Postmenopausal ovary stromal cells have a unique makeup and limited steroid production, suggesting androgens come from the adrenal gland.

Testosterone therapy can help women with androgen deficiency by improving energy, sex drive, and bone health with few side effects.

Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

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.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.

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

Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are drugs that can control the effects of androgens in different tissues, potentially having fewer side effects and promising for treating various conditions.

Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.

Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.