Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

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

Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.

Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.

Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.

The main cause of excessive hair growth in Turkish women is Polycystic ovary syndrome, but in about one fifth of cases, the reason for high male hormone levels is unknown.

Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

Possible endocrine disorders caused woman's hair loss and obesity in painting.

Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.

The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.

Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.

Some ovarian tumors can cause masculinization, and it's important to check for various causes when this symptom is present.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.

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

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.

A 13-year-old girl's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a rare adrenal tumor that produced male hormones.

Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.

Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.

Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.