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A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.

The method effectively identifies and measures seven banned substances in cosmetics.

Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.

Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.

Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.

The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

Upadacitinib successfully treated a child's severe skin and hair loss issues.

Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.

Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.