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This study found that frontal and frontoparietal hair recession is relatively common in women, especially after menopause, and may not indicate abnormal androgen metabolism absent other virilization signs.

This systematic review reported that PCOS is marked by increased androgens, hirsutism, and an elevated LH/FSH ratio, with metformin showing a therapeutic effect on menstrual cycles, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies.

This study reports that hormonal therapies, particularly combined oral contraceptives, are commonly used and effective in treating acne in women, especially those with hormonal imbalances or specific acne patterns, regardless of their serum androgen levels.

This study aimed to identify reliable predictors for the effectiveness of metformin therapy in weight loss and reduction of plasma androgen levels in PCOS women, highlighting the unpredictability of response to treatment.

This article reviews pharmacologic treatments for pattern hair loss and emphasizes integrating them with surgical and nonmedical options, but it does not present new clinical findings.

This review discusses various perimenstrual and menstrual problems and suggests that lifestyle changes, improved diet, exercise, and hygiene can help reduce these issues, though it reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that adolescent girls with PCOS experienced earlier thelarche and menarche compared to controls, and the authors suggest these patterns may relate to hyperandrogenism and increased body mass index.

This study reported that polycystic ovarian syndrome is common among women with adult onset acne, with obesity and hirsutism showing significant associations.

This study found that medroxyprogesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol with drospirenone were the most frequently prescribed medications for PCOS, with some patients experiencing drug changes or discontinuation due to side effects or therapeutic failure.

This study describes the clinical profile of acne vulgaris in patients from a tertiary care hospital, noting a male predominance and frequent occurrence of post acne hyperpigmentation.

This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling significantly improved hormone levels and menstrual irregularity, leading to increased ovulation and a pregnancy rate of 26% among women with PCOS-related infertility.

This study concluded that a 26-year-old woman had autosomal dominantly inherited hereditary cortisol insensitivity, leading to increased adrenocortical cortisol and androgen secretion, which caused clinical symptoms unlike in her male relatives.

This study found that human hair surfaces exhibit nonhomogeneous wettability, potentially influenced by daily rhythms and even monthly changes possibly linked to the menstrual cycle.

This study found that nuclear androgen receptor levels varied among females with androgen-dependent dermatoses, being highest in hirsutism, which may suggest superior androgen stimulability compared to acne and androgenetic alopecia.

This review discusses the complex nature, diagnostic approach, and management strategies of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the importance of individualized care without presenting new clinical findings.

In this study, the authors concluded that metformin and vitamin D are important for managing PCOS by improving insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances, especially in women with a BMI of 25 kg/m² or higher.

This review discusses the link between female pattern hair loss and hyperandrogenism in PCOS, but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for clearer understanding of their relationship.

This case study of a young Palestinian woman illustrates the diagnostic and treatment challenges of ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting the importance of detailed examination when hormonal therapy fails.

The case showed the need for quick investigation of virilization in women and how emotional health is linked to physical health.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

This study identified a moderately high prevalence of PCOS and significant associations with factors like hyperprolactinemia and menstrual irregularities in the sample, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early diagnosis to potentially reduce PCOS burden.

In this study, Neogynon was found to be 100% effective as a contraceptive, with no observed failures in 3129 cycles among 184 women, while side effects included changes in endometrial patterns and some central nervous system effects.

Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.

This study found that steroid hormone levels in human hair correlate significantly with those in serum, suggesting hair may be a viable medium for assessing hormonal status.

This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and management challenges for polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no clinical results, highlighting complications associated with pregnancy in women with the condition.

This review discusses the role of androgens in women's skin-related conditions like acne, hirsutism, and female pattern hair loss, noting the lack of dermatology guidelines for when to pursue endocrinologic evaluation.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

This article discusses hyperandrogenism, including its symptoms, causes, and diagnostic approaches, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the role of interdisciplinary care in treatment.

This article discusses management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the role of insulin resistance and the importance of addressing associated cardiovascular risk factors; it reports no new clinical results.

This review outlines the complexities and varied manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and management but reports no new clinical findings.