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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

Finasteride affects alcohol intake in male mice, possibly due to neurosteroids.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.

17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.

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

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

Finasteride helps protect brain in old male rats.