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New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.

New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.

Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.

Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

BLIMP1 is essential for skin maintenance but not for defining sebaceous gland progenitors.

Eating healthy, exercising, and taking certain supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms.

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.

Melatonin improved mental health and metabolism in women with PCOS.

Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.

SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.

Topical finasteride and flutamide reduce gland size and enzyme activity, with flutamide being more potent, potentially treating acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.

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

St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.

Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.