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Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

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

RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.

Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.

Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.

Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.