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We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.

Women with moderate body hair have higher levels of certain hormones and may benefit from treatment that increases sex hormone-binding protein.

The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.

Male hormones and their interactions are crucial for male sexual development and characteristics.

Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.

The testes produce important hormones like testosterone and others that play key roles in male body functions.

Hair loss is mainly caused by hormones, autoimmune issues, and chemotherapy, and needs more research for treatments.

Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.

Hair regrowth slows with age and can be affected by treatments that change enzyme activity in the skin.

Scientists now better understand how human hair growth is controlled, including the roles of specific genes and proteins.

Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.

Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.

The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.

Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.

The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

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

Antiandrogens might help prevent or treat COVID-19 by blocking the virus's entry into cells.

Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.

Both estrogens and androgens are important for health in both males and females.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.

Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.

COVID-19 may affect male fertility and women might have better outcomes due to hormonal and immune differences.

Women with androgenetic alopecia often have other symptoms of high androgen levels, requiring further hormone testing.

Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.