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Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

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.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.

Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

Hidradenitis suppurativa improves with antiandrogen therapy.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

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

Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.