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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.

Exercise and finasteride together improve ovary health in PCOS rats.

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, may contribute to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by altering the female brain's structure and function, with kisspeptin neurons and GABA neurotransmitters also playing a role.

The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.

Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.

Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.

Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.

Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.

A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase heart risks, especially in men with heart conditions.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Breast cancer hormone therapy can cause hair loss, which can be treated with daily applications of specific topical solutions like minoxidil and hydrocortisone butyrate.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.

High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.

Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.

Hair follicle size is mainly influenced by the number of cells and extracellular matrix volume, with cell number having a larger impact.

PCOS is managed by lifestyle changes and personalized medication to improve symptoms and fertility.