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Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

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

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.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.

Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.

Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.

Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.

We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.

Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.

Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.

Excess androgens may cause PCOS, not just be a symptom.