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Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.

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

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Consider necrolytic acral erythema in similar cases and treat with oral zinc sulfate.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.

Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.

Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.

Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.

Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.

Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.

New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.

Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.

Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.

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