“…The FST gene, which encodes for follistatin, is instrumental in androgen-sensitive disorders including acne, androgenetic alopecia, and polycystic ovary syndrome. [8][9][10] These conditions exhibit robust correlations with COVID-19 prognoses. 9 Crucially, the activin/ follistatin axis manifests dysregulation in COVID-19 patients, bearing implications for in-hospital fatality rates.…”