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Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.

Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.

PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.

Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.

Toxic Shock Syndrome cases increased due to new factors, but decreased with public health measures and changes in tampon use.

Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.

Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and reduces shedding in women.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.