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Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

Turmeric may have benefits for skin health, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

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.

Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.

Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

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

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.

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

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Some treatments, like corticosteroids and sensitizing agents, can help with alopecia areata, but more high-quality research is needed.