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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.

Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.

Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.

Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.

The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.

The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.

Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.

Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.

PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.

The document concludes that various medications and treatments can have significant, sometimes adverse, effects on health outcomes.

PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.

Eating healthy, exercising, and taking certain supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms.

Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.

Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Young Indian women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease, not linked to thyroid function but to higher levels of certain fats and homocysteine.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.