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Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.

Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.

Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.

Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.

Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.

Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.

Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.

Insulin might be involved in causing hair loss and acne.

Patients with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and early treatment is important to prevent serious issues.

Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.

Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.

Papulopustular rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition treatable with lifestyle changes and medications.

Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.

Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.

Finger length ratios might predict risk for skin condition in males.

A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.

Men with hormonal imbalances similar to PCOS may have increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.

Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.

New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove an adrenal tumor.

Evaluate postmenopausal women with high androgen levels using medical history, physical exams, lab tests, and imaging to manage health risks.