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Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.

Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.

Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.

Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

The study concluded that androstendione and DHEA are important for diagnosing high male hormone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

A combined Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic showed that skin issues often weren't linked to rheumatic diseases, highlighting the benefits of a team approach.

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.

Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.

A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.