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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.

Exemestane may protect bones by stimulating osteoblast growth through androgen-related pathways.

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like irregular periods and acne, and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.

A postmenopausal woman's virilization was caused by a rare ovarian tumor that was hard to detect but was successfully treated with surgery.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.

A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.

Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.

Losing weight, possibly through bariatric surgery, is key to improving PCOS and hyperandrogenism symptoms in obese patients.

Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.

A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.

Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.

Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

Neurokinin B levels are higher in the placentas of women with PCOS who have female babies.