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Pattern baldness is likely caused by a dominant gene influenced by testosterone levels, making it more common in men.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.

Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

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

Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

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

Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.

Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.