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Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.

Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.

Polycystic ovarian disease symptoms can continue after menopause, making diagnosis and management in older women challenging.

The case emphasizes the need for careful screening in children for insulin resistance and related conditions.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

Hormonal birth control pills are commonly used by teens but often fail due to incorrect use.

Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.

Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

Flutamide effectively treated hair growth and related symptoms in women, with common side effects like dry skin and hot flushes.

Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.

Hair loss can be linked to hormonal changes, and physical conditions like heart defects can cause depression.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

Hormonal therapies, especially antiandrogens, can help manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

PCOS symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.

Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.

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.

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) focus on reducing symptoms, restoring regular periods, and helping with pregnancy. Common treatments include hormone suppressors, fertility drugs, and insulin-sensitising agents.

Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.

The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.

Effective management of PCOS includes lifestyle changes, medication for menstrual regulation, fertility treatments, and cosmetic issue remedies.

Hirsutism in women often indicates health issues like polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and cosmetic measures.

Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.

The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.