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Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.

Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.

PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.

Different hair removal methods have pros and cons, and more evidence is needed to prove laser treatments work.

Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.

Insulin resistance is linked to high male hormone levels in women, often seen in those with PCOS.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.

Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.

The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.