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The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

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

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

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

Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.

Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.

Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.

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.

Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

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

New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.

Multimodal primary treatment improves survival in premenopausal breast cancer patients and is also beneficial for postmenopausal women.

Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.

The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.

The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

The document concludes that individualized treatment for malignant epithelial tumors is necessary and more research on metastatic squamous cell carcinoma treatments is needed.

CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.

Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.