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Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

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.

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.

Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.

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

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.

Curcumin may improve blood sugar levels and cholesterol in people with PCOS, but more research is needed.

Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.

Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.

Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.

High levels of TNF-α may contribute to obesity and insulin resistance in PCOS, but not due to the C850T genetic variation.

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.