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Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.

The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.

Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

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

Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

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

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.