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Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.

Men, particularly those with hair loss, are more likely to get the virus, and those with prostate cancer may have milder symptoms. Testosterone's role in the disease is unclear, and the virus doesn't seem to harm male fertility. Women with PCOS might be at higher risk. More research is needed.

Triptorelin helps evaluate hormone production in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors.

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

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

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

Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.

The dog's skin condition improved after removing a tumor that was causing hormone imbalances.

Men with Type 2 Diabetes have lower DHT levels, which may affect fertility and lipid profiles.

A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.

A 10-year-old boy with abnormal genital development had surgery and tests to find the cause and plan treatment.

The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.

Acne can appear or persist in adulthood due to hormonal changes, external factors, or substance use, and requires appropriate treatment.