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Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.

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

The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.

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.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

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

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective for treating hirsutism.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

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

Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

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.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.

The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.

Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.

The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.

A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.

Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.

Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.