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The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.

The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.

Finasteride can cause serious emotional side effects; doctors should check patients' mental health history before prescribing.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.

The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.

Women with androgenetic alopecia experience worse physical well-being and quality of life, but similar mental health compared to those without it.

Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

Terbinafine 250 mg is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections.

Low-cost videomicroscopes may not be reliable for diagnosing scalp disorders, smartphones could be reasonable for teledermatology, and U.S. residency programs need more teledermatology training.

Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.

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

Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

Chronic inflammatory skin diseases are caused by disrupted interactions between skin cells and immune cells.

Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.

People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.

Method detects finasteride in plasma at very low concentrations.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.

Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.

Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.