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A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.

The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.

Hair transplantation techniques have improved over time, leading to natural-looking results and high graft survival rates, making it a popular treatment for hair loss.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

Men and women have different levels and production of brain steroids, which may affect their risk for certain brain disorders.

Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.

The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.

Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.

Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.

The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.

Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.

The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.

Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.

PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.

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

Neutered ferrets often develop hyperadrenocorticism, with symptoms like hair loss and lethargy, and androstenedione is a key indicator for diagnosis.

Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Omega-6 fats in certain cells boost male hormone production.

Women with hair thinning have disrupted steroid hormone levels, but this doesn't often show as other health issues. More research is needed on hormone balance in this condition.