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All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.

High triglyceride levels are a key factor affecting testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

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

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

Spironolactone may help reduce hair growth and testosterone levels in some women with hirsutism.

Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.

Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

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

Testosterone increases hair growth and acne in transgender men.

The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.

The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.

The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.

Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.

Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.

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

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and individualized treatment are crucial for managing androgenization in women effectively.

Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.

Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.

Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.