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Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

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

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.

The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

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

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Sodium valproate is effective in treating epilepsy, especially in patients who don't respond to other medications.

UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.

A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.

A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.

Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.

The report described a unique case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with unusual polyps and an association with multiple myeloma.

A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.

Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

Premature hair graying may be a sign of increased risk for heart disease, indicating biological age is more important than actual age.

Chromium salts may help with insulin sensitivity in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their overall effectiveness and safety.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.

Avoid alcohol, ponytails, and oily scalp, and get good sleep to prevent severe hair loss.

Nonobese, normotensive Indian women with PCOS may have a higher risk of heart problems linked to inflammation and insulin resistance.

Genetics and hormones play a role in male and female hair loss, but more research is needed to fully understand it.

Hairbac tablet and oil significantly improve hair texture, density, and reduce hair loss without side effects.