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Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

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

Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.

PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS and can indicate the number of small follicles in their ovaries.

Effective acne management in PCOS includes hormone therapy, metformin, isotretinoin, weight loss, diet, exercise, and personalized treatment plans.

While PCOS might increase the risk of heart disease, there's not strong evidence to prove it causes earlier heart problems.

The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.

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.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

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

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.

Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.

Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.

The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.