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Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.

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

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.

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.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.

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

Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.

Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.

Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.

Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.

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

Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.

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.

Progesterone byproduct 5αP stimulates mammary tumor growth, but finasteride can suppress it.

Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.

Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.

The document suggests a young mother use effective contraception like the Copper-T IUD while considering her health and the need for STD prevention.

A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.

Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.

The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.

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

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.