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Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.

Polycystic ovary syndrome costs the U.S. over $4 billion a year, mainly from treating related health issues.

Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

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

Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.