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Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

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

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.

Metformin improved menstrual cycle regularity and signs of hyperandrogenism in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes but did not improve blood sugar control.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Low-dose finasteride effectively treats hirsutism, is safe, and cost-effective.

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.

Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.