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January 2017 PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to various health issues and requires comprehensive management.
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October 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
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April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
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.
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
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March 2004 in “Annals of Oncology” The treatment combining docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU is feasible and effective for advanced head and neck cancer.
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January 2011 The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.
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January 2004 in “Drugs” Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate is a safe and effective birth control pill that also helps regulate menstrual cycles, reduces period pain, and treats certain skin and hair conditions.
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