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

Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.

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

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

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

Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.

Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.

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

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.

Imiquimod cream can rarely cause temporary hair loss.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Early treatment improved COVID-19 outcomes, and spironolactone helped reduce risks in females with high androgen levels.

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

Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.

Imiquimod cream can cause hair loss.

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

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

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

The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.

The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.

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

A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.

No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.

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

A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.

Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.

Ashwagandha root improved symptoms of nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency in an elderly woman.

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