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Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

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

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.

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

Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.

Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.

Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

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