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Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.

The document concludes that gender-affirming treatments are essential for transgender individuals and outlines safe hormone therapy practices.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

Many adult women suffer from persistent or late-onset acne, and while various treatments exist, finding the right one can be challenging.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual satisfaction and mood in surgically menopausal women when used with estrogen, but its long-term safety and effects on naturally menopausal and premenopausal women are unclear.

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

Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.

Insulin resistance is linked to larger thyroid volume in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.

Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

Lifestyle changes and clomiphene are first-line treatments for infertility in women with PCOS, with other options available if these fail.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.

The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.

Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.