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Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.

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

Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.

Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.

Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.

Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.

Finasteride effectively treats hidradenitis suppurativa for most patients.

Newer low-dose oral contraceptives with less androgenic effects improve patient compliance.

Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa in children with no adverse effects.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.

Mesotherapy is more effective than topical spray for female hair loss treatment.

The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

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

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.