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Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.

In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.

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.

Some breast cancer patients on hormonal therapy may develop male or female pattern hair loss, which can sometimes be improved with topical treatments.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

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.

Using two drugs together, Flutamide and 4-MA, is more effective for blocking male hormones than using each one alone.

The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.

Hair transplants are mostly safe but can have minor complications.

Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.

Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

A woman had a skin reaction from a cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, which is a new cause of fixed-drug eruption.

Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.

Flutamide, an antiandrogen, has minimal impact on female rat endocrine systems and does not significantly change their reproductive cycles.

Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.

A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.

Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.

Deoxycholic acid effectively reduces double chin fat with temporary side effects and high patient satisfaction.

Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.

A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

The mini-lift is a less invasive face-lift for younger patients that is quicker, cheaper, and has a fast recovery, but is less effective for the midface and excessive neck skin.

Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.

Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.