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To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

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

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

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

Many young women who donate blood have hormonal disorders like excess male hormones and PCOS.

Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.

Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

Hirsutism is a strong sign of high male hormones and metabolic problems in women with PCOS, but acne and hair loss are not.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.