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Finasteride has different absorption and metabolism in male and female rats, with higher concentrations in certain organs and mostly excreted through feces.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.

PCOS negatively affects women's quality of life, especially if not detected early.

Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.

Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.

The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.

No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Hormonal therapies might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa, but treatment is complex and personalized.

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

New method measures finasteride in blood quickly and accurately.

Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.

Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.

Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.

The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.

Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.

Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.

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

Patients should discuss risks with doctors before using finasteride for hair loss.

Antibiotics and finasteride are very effective for treating pediatric hidradenitis suppurativa.

Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.

Minoxidil is the only drug proven to improve female hair loss, and dextroamphetamine sulfate may be a new treatment for certain types of hair loss.