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Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.

Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.

Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.

New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.

Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.

Many women experience sexual dysfunction, but few seek help, and better treatment and medical training are needed.

New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

Women with PCOS often have irregular periods, a higher chance of infertility and miscarriages, and may improve fertility with lifestyle changes and treatment.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.

Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.

Most women with excessive hair growth have a hormonal cause.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.

Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

17α-Estradiol solution safely improves hair density and thickness in female pattern hair loss.

Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.