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For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

New androgen receptor modulators show promise for treating diseases like prostate cancer and muscle wasting.

Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.

Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.

The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.

Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

Finasteride reduces alcohol withdrawal severity and anxiety in mice, but may increase withdrawal severity in some cases.

The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.

Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.

Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.

A woman developed male traits from accidental contact with her husband's testosterone gel.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.