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The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

Men are increasingly seeking quick-result cosmetic treatments for their thicker, oilier skin and hair loss issues.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.

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.

The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

A man had an allergic skin reaction on his penis from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the medication.

Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.

Many medications can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth, which is usually reversible after stopping the drug.

Flutamide effectively treated hair growth and related symptoms in women, with common side effects like dry skin and hot flushes.

Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.

Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

Baricitinib improved severe hair loss in adults over 52 weeks and was safe to use.

Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.

Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.

Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.

Baricitinib helps improve hair growth in severe alopecia, with better results in less severe cases and higher doses working faster.

Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.

Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.

New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.

Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Ritlecitinib shows promise as a versatile treatment for various autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.

Baricitinib effectively regrows hair in most people with severe alopecia, especially those with patchy hair loss, but hair may fall out again if treatment stops.