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Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.

The conclusion is that there's a link between high testosterone levels, insulin resistance, and certain skin conditions, regardless of obesity.

Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.

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.

We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.

Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.

Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.

Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Some plant-derived compounds may help with hormonal conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Primary care for PCOS focuses on lifestyle changes, medication based on symptoms, and mental health, with diabetes screening and specialist referral for severe cases.

Tianma Gouteng decoction may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.

The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.

The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.

Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.

Finasteride may cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but they are reversible and affect less than 2% of men.

The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.

Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.