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Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.

Insulin resistance is not more common in idiopathic hirsutism patients than in healthy individuals.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.

Most women with excess hair growth had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and severity wasn't linked to hormone levels.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.

High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Hirsutism is too much hair growth in women like the pattern in men, often caused by high male hormones, and can be treated with hormone control and hair removal methods.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

PSA levels are higher in women with PCOS, but FAI is a more accurate marker for diagnosis.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

A young woman with kidney failure had hair loss due to a common hormonal disorder, which improved with hormone therapy.

Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

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.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.

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

Finasteride safely reduces excessive hair growth in women.

ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Hyperprolactinemia should be treated before confirming a PCOS diagnosis.

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.