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Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.

Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.

Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.

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.

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

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

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.

Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.

Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.

Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

New treatments for advanced skin cancer are improving patient outcomes, but drug resistance and finding the right treatment combinations are still big challenges.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

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

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.

Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.

Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.