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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 update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.

Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.

Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.

Alopecia indicates more severe resistance to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.