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Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Testosterone replacement may improve sexual desire and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on its long-term safety.

Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.

Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.

A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.

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.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

Treat genetic hair loss early with FDA-approved medications and consider hair transplantation.

Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.

The consensus document recommends a comprehensive treatment plan for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, including various medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, and the need for more research and resources.

The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.

Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.

The study found that women with PCOS have more and larger ovarian follicles and differences in ovarian structure, but these features alone can't always diagnose PCOS.