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Some drugs can cause hair loss, increase hair growth, or change hair color, but stopping the drug usually reverses these effects.

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

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

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.

Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.

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

Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.

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

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

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

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

Higher androgen levels and site-specific AR expression cause sex-related skeletal differences, and certain steroids can boost AR expression and androgen effects in bone cells.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

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

Tamoxifen may cause female hair loss by increasing androgen receptor expression.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

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.

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

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.

Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

Spironolactone in anti-acne cream can cause allergic skin reactions in some people.

Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.

Medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can harm sperm production, so freezing sperm before treatment is important for men who want children later.

Curcuma aeruginosa rhizome extracts show potential as anticancer agents, with varying effectiveness against breast cancer cells.

Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. may help treat hair loss by affecting specific biological pathways.

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.