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Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.

Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.

Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.

Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can lead to various health issues and requires comprehensive management.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

A thorough initial check-up is essential before sperm banking to ensure the best chance of preserving good quality sperm.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.

Early balding in men is linked to metabolic syndrome, so screening is important for prevention.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

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

Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.