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

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.

Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.

Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.

Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

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

Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.

UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.

Computational tools identified 29 drugs that could potentially target 19 genes involved in chemotherapy-induced hair loss, which could lead to more effective treatments.

Choosing the right tools is crucial for accurately measuring lupus activity and damage.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.

Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.

Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.