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

Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.

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.

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

Metformin improved insulin resistance and BMI in overweight Taiwanese women with PCOS, and a 2-hour insulin test may be a good screening tool.

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.

Eating nuts, chocolate candy, and red tea might worsen acne, while eating more fresh vegetables could reduce it.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.

Homeopathic treatment can help manage alopecia areata in children.

New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.

PCOS is a hormonal issue in women that is usually treated with birth control pills, metformin, and lifestyle changes, with early treatment helping to reduce complications and improve life quality.

PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.

Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.

Alopecia areata can regrow hair in a pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia.

Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.

The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.

Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.

Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.

A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.

Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.

The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.

Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.

Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.

Canine hair follicles have stem cells similar to human hair follicles, useful for studying hair disorders.