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Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.

Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.

A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

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

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

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.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.