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Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.

Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.

Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

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

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.

Taking hormonal contraceptives can cause skin changes, including hair loss, due to the effects of synthetic sex hormones.

Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.

Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

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

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

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.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.