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Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.

Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.

Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.

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 conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

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

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.

The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.

Testosterone therapy may slightly increase sexual desire in women with HSDD but lacks broad recommendation due to safety concerns and limited approval.

Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.

Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.

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.

A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.

Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.

Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.

Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.

Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.