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COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.

Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight 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.

PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.

Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.

The document concludes that personalized treatment, including lifestyle changes and medication, is essential for managing PCOS in teenagers, while also addressing their psychological well-being.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.

Androgens may worsen COVID-19 and hair loss could indicate the disease's severity.

Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus may help treat hirsutism by interacting with the 5 α reductase enzyme.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.

Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.

Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often leads to severe acne, and lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments can help manage it.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.

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

Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.

Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.

The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.

Essential oils from Curcuma species, like turmeric, have compounds that can fight inflammation, cancer, and bacteria, and can also stimulate hair regrowth in bald males.