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Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.

A woman with lupus had hair loss and skin issues that were successfully treated with medications.

Skin conditions in multiple myeloma patients vary with the timing of bone marrow transplants.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.

Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

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

The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.

Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.

The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Men with male pattern hair loss have different levels of certain hormones compared to men without hair loss.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

More pediatric-specific research and guidelines are needed to improve hidradenitis suppurativa treatment in children and adolescents.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Balding men have higher heart disease risk.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.