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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.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

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.