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Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.

Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.

Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.

Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.

The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.

Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.