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

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

A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.

The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.

Serum steroid profiling, especially 11-deoxycortisol, helps distinguish between adrenocortical carcinoma and adenoma, considering sex and functional status.

Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.

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

A new method was created to analyze certain chemicals in the urine of alopecia areata patients, revealing they have higher metanephrine content. This method can also be used for other related diseases.

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.

DHT is a strong androgen that may pose less risk to the prostate compared to testosterone.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.

Free Testosterone Index, bioavailable testosterone, and androstenedione are the most accurate for diagnosing excess male hormones in PCOS.

Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

A new method accurately measures DHEAS in blood, improving on current tests.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

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

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

Most 46XX CAH patients have female identity, but a few identify as male and may need treatment and surgery.

Testosterone pellet therapy may better address hormone imbalances in aging by focusing on local hormone production and symptom relief.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.