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

The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.

A simplified scoring system can effectively diagnose hirsutism in Chinese women of reproductive age.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

Turkish women with hirsutism experience lower quality of life, especially those with PCOS, regardless of hair growth severity.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Women with PCOS often have more hair growth, skin darkening, and acne, which are linked to hormonal and metabolic issues.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.

Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS linked to metabolic issues, while acne is not a reliable marker of the condition.

The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.

Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are reliable skin signs of PCOS and suggest the need for further tests for related health issues.

PCOS has many symptoms, with high androgen levels being the most common.

The review found that current care models for PCOS are not fully effective and more research is needed, especially in low-income countries.

Myo-inositol-based treatments greatly improve pregnancy chances for women with PCOS.

The conclusion is that there is a high demand for new contraceptives that provide both pregnancy prevention and protection against STIs, along with additional health benefits.

PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women of childbearing age.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a higher risk of heart problems due to abnormal nervous system control of their heart and blood pressure.

Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.