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Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

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

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.

The conclusion is that using drugs to block the TOR pathway might slow aging and prevent age-related diseases.

Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.

Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.

Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

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

Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.

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

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.