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Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.

Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.

Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.

Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.

Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.

Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.

DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.

Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.

Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.

Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.

Laser-assisted drug delivery has shown improved treatment outcomes for skin conditions and has potential to reduce side effects and treatment time.

A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.

Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.

Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.

Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.

Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.

Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.

Sex hormones affect brain cells differently in males and females.

1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.