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Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.

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

The consensus document recommends a comprehensive treatment plan for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, including various medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, and the need for more research and resources.

The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

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

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.