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Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.

Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

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.

Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.

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

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

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.

A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.

A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.

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

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways.

Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways, with some promoting and others inhibiting cell proliferation.

Androgen-modulating drugs do not significantly change the heat sensitivity of prostate cancer cells.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.