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The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.

A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.

The essay suggests hair loss might be caused by changes in skull bones.

Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.

Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.

Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.

More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

Lowering testosterone speeds up wound healing in male mice.

Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.

Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

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.

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

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

Testosterone significantly affects sexual desire in both men and women, but its impact on women is more complex and influenced by psychological factors.

Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.