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A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.

Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.

Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.

Chicken egg yolk peptides can promote hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.

Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.

Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.

Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.

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

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

PSA can help diagnose high androgen levels in women.

A woman's male-like physical changes were caused by two rare ovarian conditions.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

The conclusion is that early diagnosis and a multi-system treatment approach are crucial for managing PCOS and its associated health risks.