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Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.

Melatonin and mitotane treatment led to hair re-growth in 62% of dogs with Alopecia X, but this was not always linked to normal hormone levels.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.

A thorough diagnostic process and teamwork are crucial for managing complex hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.

Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.

Higher androgen levels during puberty are linked to shorter adult height in boys with Silver-Russell syndrome.

A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.

A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.

Finasteride caused serious side effects and led to six suicides.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.

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

Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.

AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.

Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.

Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.

DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.