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

A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.

Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.

Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.

The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

Some lesser-known causes of PCOS include autoimmune issues, genetic mutations, and changes in the body's microbiome.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Hair steroid measurement is an effective method to diagnose and monitor CAH in developing countries.

The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.

To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.

Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.

Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.