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Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

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

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.

Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.

Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.

Lithium therapy may cause skin problems like hidradenitis suppurativa and other side effects, which can improve after stopping the medication.

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

Drug repositioning is becoming more targeted and efficient with new technologies, offering personalized treatment options and growing interest in the field.

The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

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

Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.

PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.

Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.

Most UK dental schools don't teach non-surgical facial aesthetics, but dentists have a good knowledge base to provide these services.

Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.

Eating less and exercising more, with personalized diet plans and realistic goals, can lead to weight loss and better health, but more research is needed for long-term success.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Advertising in China shifted towards entertainment, favored local brands, and played a significant role in the country's move to a consumer economy.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.

Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.

Eclipta prostrata has many medicinal benefits, but more research is needed to understand how it works.

Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.

In Denmark from 1995 to 2016, hospital-treated alopecia areata cases increased, mostly affecting women and those over 50.