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The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.

New steroid derivatives show promise as anticancer agents, even against resistant cells.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.

Glucocorticoid use in dogs quickly causes liver changes and Cushing's syndrome symptoms.

Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.

New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.

Patients need better information about the risks of long-term steroid use.

Antiandrogen therapy, like cyproterone acetate, effectively treats acne, hirsutism, and hair loss.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

A man developed a serious muscle breakdown condition after using a hair loss medication not known to cause this side effect.

Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.

Long-term use of hormonal supplements can cause hair loss in women.

Mutants of CYP154C2 enzyme significantly improved steroid conversion efficiency.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.

New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.

Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.

Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.

Properly monitored hormone therapy can improve life quality, but misuse can cause serious health issues.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

New A-homo-B, 19-dinor steroids showed strong antiandrogenic activity without affecting the enzyme 5α-reductase or androgen receptor binding.

Neurosteroids may help metyrapone reduce cocaine addiction.

Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.

Ovarian steroid cell tumors can mimic adrenal hyperplasia, and surgery can normalize hormone levels.

Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.

Mimicking the steroid A-ring may help create effective enzyme inhibitors for prostate disease treatment.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.

Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are a promising type of drug for various health conditions due to their targeted actions.