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The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.

Males and females differ in lifespan, growth, organ size, metabolism, and brain structure, with females generally living longer and maturing earlier.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects health risks and requires careful management, especially as transgender individuals age.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.

A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.

Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.

Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.

Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.

A female dog with mixed male and female traits was treated successfully with surgery.

Combining lab tests with clinical observations is crucial for diagnosing hormonal skin issues in dogs.

Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.

Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.

Testosterone treatment may change estrogen receptor methylation in AFAB individuals.

Mandarin duck sail feathers change with seasons due to hormones and genetic regulation.

Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.

Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.

Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Stress worsens symptoms and body changes in women with PCOS, especially during COVID-19.

Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.

A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.