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Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.

Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

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

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

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

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

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

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

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

Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.

Metformin should be used for PCOS mainly in those with glucose intolerance, and has limited benefits for infertility or hirsutism.

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

Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.

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

Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

Dapsone improved pustular psoriasis in patients who didn't respond to other treatments and is considered a well-tolerated option.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

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

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the best treatment for hair-pulling disorder, and combining it with other therapies could improve results.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.