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Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.

Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

A male with aromatase deficiency improved bone health with estradiol treatment.

Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Finasteride may cause kidney damage.

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

Combined oral contraceptives improve skin, hormone levels, and quality of life in women with PCOS.

Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.

Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Skin symptoms often reveal hormonal imbalances in PCOS.

Biologic agents are effective for severe hidradenitis suppurativa when other treatments fail.

Plasma protein binding significantly affects glucocorticosteroid concentration in blood, saliva, and hair.