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Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

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.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

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

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

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

New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

Testosterone conversion to 5α-DHT may not be essential for its effects on the skin.

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

PSA levels could help detect illegal steroid use in female athletes but face challenges like cost and PCOS prevalence.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.

Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.