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The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.

Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.

Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.

PCOS may have evolved as an advantage in past environments with food scarcity.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

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.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.

Obesity increases the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome, and weight loss can improve the condition.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Treatment of acromegaly can improve women's reproductive health issues caused by hormonal imbalances or tumors.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

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

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.

Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.

Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.

With careful management, people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia can have successful pregnancies and become parents.

Using microneedles before applying eflornithine cream can make it more effective at stopping hair growth.

Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.

Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.

A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.

Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.

Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.