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An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

High Lipid Accumulation Product levels are linked to more hirsutism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.

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.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

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

The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Insulin resistance is found in 20% of Thai women with PCOS, with age, waist size, skin changes, and abnormal blood fats increasing the risk.

Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Antiandrogen drugs can reduce PSA levels in women with excess hair, suggesting PSA is a sign of male hormone activity in women.

Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

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.

The document says that hirsutism in women usually needs hair removal and hormone treatment to manage symptoms and improve well-being.