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Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting hormone levels, helping with conditions like enlarged prostate, acne, and hair loss.

Maternal aspartame consumption during pregnancy leads to skin damage and higher apoptosis in newborn rat offspring.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Finasteride may cause long-lasting sexual side effects.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.

Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.

Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

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.

Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.

Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.

Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.

Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Men need higher doses of botox than women and a different approach for facial aesthetics due to their unique facial features and muscle mass.

Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.

The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.

Patients with both connective tissue disease and acid reflux are more likely to have certain symptoms and physical signs.

Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.

Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.

Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.

Baby born healthy despite mom taking finasteride, but more research needed.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.