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All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

The study found that certain microRNAs are higher in the cells and lower in the fluid of women with a specific type of polycystic ovary syndrome, and one microRNA could potentially help diagnose the condition.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

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

Longer CAG repeat lengths in the androgen receptor gene are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

Melatonin may help treat PCOS symptoms in rats.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.

Androgens like testosterone are important hormones for both men and women, made differently in each sex and affecting the body by regulating genes and quick interactions with cell components.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

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.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

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

Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.