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Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.

Antiandrogens are used to manage polycystic ovary syndrome by reducing androgen levels or controlling their effects, often combined with lifestyle changes and other treatments.

Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.

Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.

Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.

Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.

Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.

Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.

Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.

Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.

Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.

Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.

Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

A woman had a rare liver tumor causing male-like physical changes, highlighting the need for thorough checks when such symptoms appear.

Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.