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

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.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

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

The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

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

Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.

Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The method can measure multiple steroids in human hair to study long-term steroid metabolism, especially in newborns and children.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Estrogen helps prevent artery plaque by stopping monocyte capture in blood vessels.

The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.

Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.

Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Skin produces different hormones depending on body part and sex, and a new method can measure them.