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Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

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

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.

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.

Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.