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Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

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

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

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

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Hormones and genes affect hair growth and male baldness.

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.

Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

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.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.