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Platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective than minoxidil lotion for increasing hair count in men with hair loss, with mild side effects and high satisfaction.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 6-10% of women, with varying symptoms and the need for standardized global definitions.

The document concludes that non-binary individuals need compassionate support and recognition in healthcare, without being pathologized.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.

Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

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

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

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.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.

Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.

Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

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

Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.