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Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Hair tourniquets on the clitoris are rare but can cause serious harm and should be removed quickly.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

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.

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.

Young women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia may experience worse sexual function and mild depression compared to healthy women.

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.

The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.

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

A woman with lupus had blood cell destruction, treated successfully with medication.

Older patients with Cushing's syndrome often have different symptoms and treatment outcomes compared to younger patients.

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

Obesity leads to physical, metabolic, reproductive issues, higher healthcare costs, and mental health problems.

A man fainted and felt unwell after using a strong hair growth product, but got better when he stopped using it.

The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.

The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.