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The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Ovarian drilling surgery is not clearly better than medical treatments for PCOS symptoms.

Long-COVID symptoms can last more than a year and change over time.

Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.

Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Chemotherapy worsens nutritional status in breast cancer patients, requiring targeted nutritional strategies.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Some antidepressants can cause emotional numbness and other unusual side effects.

Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.

A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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

The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.

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.

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

Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.

Taking supplements after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can reduce hair loss by addressing nutritional deficiencies.

Estrogen deficiency, like after menopause or certain surgeries, leads to faster skin aging and health issues.