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Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.

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

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Higher levels of unbound testosterone are linked to increased insulin resistance, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.

Obese women had more testosterone and less acne, but similar hair growth compared to non-obese women.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.

The document says that early treatment of Acne Vulgaris is important to prevent scarring and that adult onset acne is common in women, often due to hormonal imbalances.

Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.

Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.

Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.

Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.

New information suggests that metformin might help more women with PCOS and infertility, not just those with glucose issues.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.

The rat model showed early perimenopause with regular cycles and low hormones, and late perimenopause with irregular cycles and higher hormone levels.

High doses of testosterone disrupt hormone levels and receptor expression in the uterus, affecting fertility.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder causing menstrual issues and infertility, can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, herbal remedies, surgery, and assisted reproductive techniques like artificial insemination and IVF.

Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.