research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
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research Approaches to Lifestyle Management in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key for treating overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Skin Abnormality and Hair Loss: The Reproductive Endocrinological Viewpoint
Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
research Treatment of Hirsutism With Spironolactone
Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Is Prostate-Specific Antigen a Potential New Marker of Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
research Plasma Testosterone Glucosiduronate: A Reliable Indicator of Female Hyperandrogenism (Idiopathic Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia)
Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.
research Association Between the Serum Estrone-to-Estradiol Ratio and Parameters Related to Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher estrone-to-estradiol ratios are linked to worse glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research A Study on the Clinical and Hormonal Profile of Patients with Hirsutism
The conclusion is that PCOS is a common cause of hirsutism in young obese women, and early treatment is important to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
research The Performance of Glycated Hemoglobin vs. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in the Diagnosis of Glycemic Disorders Among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Southern Iraq
Glycated hemoglobin is not as effective as the oral glucose tolerance test for diagnosing blood sugar problems in women with PCOS in Southern Iraq.
research Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Electrolysis: Observations from 13 Years and 140,000 Hours of Experience
Electrolysis is effective for permanent hair removal, but technique is key to avoid scarring, and sometimes hormonal treatment is needed for women with hirsutism.
research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Shorter CAG Repeats in the Androgen Receptor Gene May Enhance Hyperandrogenicity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.
research Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOSQ-50): Development and Psychometric Properties
The PCOSQ-50 is a valid and reliable questionnaire for measuring quality of life in Iranian women with PCOS.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects
The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.
research Diagnosis and Therapy of Hyperandrogenism
Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.
research Successful White Hair Removal with Combined Coloring and Intense Pulsed Light: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
research Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
research An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with High BMI Tend to Have Functional Disorders of Androgen Excess: A Prospective Study
Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.