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Many adults in Porto have acne, but few know or treat it.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Insulin resistance is found in 20% of Thai women with PCOS, with age, waist size, skin changes, and abnormal blood fats increasing the risk.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.

About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone have similar effects on body composition and metabolic health in men.

Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.

A young woman's symptoms suggested PCOS, but tests and surgery confirmed and treated a rare ovarian tumor, resolving her condition.

Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.

Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.

Hair transplantation is a viable treatment for some types of female hair loss, with careful donor assessment and attention to psychological factors.

The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.

Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.

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

Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

Two young siblings experienced hair loss without hormone issues or other skin problems.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.

Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.

An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.

The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.

The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.

Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.

Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.

Different treatments for PCOS should be tailored to the individual, including lifestyle changes and various medications.