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The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.

PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.

A new method accurately measures nine specific hormones in human blood.

A reliable model for screening type II 5α-reductase inhibitors was created and validated.

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.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.

Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.

Using steroids can increase the risk of heart problems.

The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.

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

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.

Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

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

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.

The mineralocorticoid receptor may play a role in skin and hair health and could be a new target for treating related disorders.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

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

New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.