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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 treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

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

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

The article suggests managing interferon beta therapy side effects in MS with dose adjustments, medications, and patient education.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

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.

Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) focus on reducing symptoms, restoring regular periods, and helping with pregnancy. Common treatments include hormone suppressors, fertility drugs, and insulin-sensitising agents.

Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.

Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.

Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.

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

The document concluded that more research is needed to understand how estrogen affects the enzyme involved in hirsutism development.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Taking hormonal contraceptives can cause skin changes, including hair loss, due to the effects of synthetic sex hormones.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

No treatment showed significant long-term hair growth benefits for alopecia areata.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.