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Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.

Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially starting before age 20, may increase the risk of early-onset breast cancer.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.

Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.

Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.

Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.

Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

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

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.

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

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

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

Henna helps wounds heal faster and better.

Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.

Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.

Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.

Combining hysteroscopy with Diane-35 improves outcomes and reduces recurrence of endometrial polyps.