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The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

Finasteride effectively treats hirsutism in women, but more research needed for long-term results.

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

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women with conditions like anovulation, hirsutism, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes, and it can lead to health risks like heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, and depression. Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NC-CAH) is also discussed.

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

Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating excessive facial hair in women.

Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.

Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the main cause of hirsutism in premenopausal Iranian women.

Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.

Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.

Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Normal-range ALT levels can indicate metabolic and hormonal imbalances in young women.

Hirsutism requires identifying the cause to choose the right treatment, which may include medications like oral contraceptives or dexamethasone.

LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.

The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.