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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome should be seen mainly as a condition of excess male hormones, with a focus on this in its definition.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.

Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.

Customized medications made through compounding can be beneficial for various skin conditions but require careful regulation and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists.

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.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.

The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Benign ovarian tumors can cause excess male hormones and related conditions in postmenopausal women.

Most women referred for excess male hormone symptoms had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with other conditions being less common.

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

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

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

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.