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LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.

NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.

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

Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

PCOS is linked to diabetes and insulin resistance, and managing AGEs may help treat related symptoms.

The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.

Testosterone's role in women's sex drive is unclear and needs more research, as low levels don't always mean less sexual interest and high levels can cause side effects.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective than minoxidil lotion for increasing hair count in men with hair loss, with mild side effects and high satisfaction.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.

Gene therapy, especially using atoh1, shows promise for creating functional sensory hair cells in the inner ear, but dosing and side effects need to be managed for clinical application.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.

Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.

All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.

Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.

Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.

Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.

The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.

Oral baricitinib and ruxolitinib are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.