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

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.

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.

PCOS may start before birth, involves metabolic issues, and can be treated with drugs like metformin and lifestyle changes.

FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.

New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.

More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

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

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.

Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.

A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.

Skin diseases linked to insulin resistance should be managed to prevent diabetes and reduce heart disease risk.

Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.

Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.

Certain genetic variations in OCT1 may improve insulin sensitivity with metformin in women with PCOS.