research Prevalence of Hyperandrogenemia in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosed by the National Institutes of Health 1990 Criteria
Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.
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research Gene Expression of Type 2 17β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Scalp Hairs of Hirsute Women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Evaluation of Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with PCOS Living in the Black Sea Region
Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Antiandrogen Treatment with Spironolactone and Linestrenol Decreases Bone Mineral Density in Eumenorrhoeic Women with Androgen Excess
Taking spironolactone and linestrenol for androgen excess can lead to lower bone density in young women.
research Prevalence of Functional Disorders of Androgen Excess in Unselected Premenopausal Women: A Study in Blood Donors
Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.
research Premature Adrenarche: Early Maturation of Adrenal Glands in Children
Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
research Insulin Resistance and the Long-Term Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Alopecia and Hirsutism: Androgen-Dependent Skin Abnormalities in Women
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Androgen Excess in Women: Experience with Over 1000 Consecutive Patients
Most women with excess male hormones have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and hormonal therapy can improve symptoms but may cause side effects.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism in Women
Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
research New Treatments of Hyperandrogenism and Hirsutism
Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
research Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
research Androgen Profile in Chinese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Their Reproductive Years
Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Hirsuties
Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive Syndrome with Long-Term Metabolic Consequences
Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
research Androgen Receptor Accelerates Premature Senescence of Human Dermal Papilla Cells in Association with DNA Damage
Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
research Challenges in the Assessment and Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
research The Effect of Alfacalcidiol and Metformin on Phenotype Manifestations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Preliminary Study
Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.