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Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Gonadal dysgenesis, like Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes, negatively affects bone health, but hormone treatments can help.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.

Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.

Recognizing the different stages of alopecia areata is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.

Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.

Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.

The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.

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

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.

Neuroactive steroids show promise for treating mental and neurological disorders by targeting GABA_A receptors.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.

Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.

The mineralocorticoid receptor may play a role in skin and hair health and could be a new target for treating related disorders.

The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.

Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.