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Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

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

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

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

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

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

The document concludes that using LC-MS/MS for measuring androgens is more accurate than older methods, but it needs careful validation and standardized references to be most effective.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

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

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

A 5 mg dose of transdermal testosterone cream effectively restores testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.