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Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.

High selenium exposure can harm thyroid function, immune system, liver, skin, and may increase neurotoxicity and cancer risk.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.

UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.

Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.

Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.

Thalidomide improved lupus symptoms but caused nerve damage in some patients.

JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in people with alopecia areata.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.

New genes found linked to balding, may help develop future treatments.

Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.

PCOS should be reclassified into two types based on hormone levels and symptoms.

Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.

Stress from being transgender is linked to higher blood pressure at night and more inflammation, which may affect heart health.