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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.

Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.

A woman developed Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency from using fluticasone and ritonavir together.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.

The document concludes that new treatments for skin conditions are complex but effective, including spironolactone for female hair loss and propranolol for infantile hemangiomas.

A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.

Finasteride helps hair growth.

Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.

Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.

Hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets is linked to neutering and indoor housing, and is best treated with surgery and a deslorelin implant.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.

Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.