Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and is treated by targeting the cause, lifestyle changes, and medication.

PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.

A rare ovarian tumor caused hair loss in a post-menopausal woman, which almost completely stopped after surgery.

Exposure to fatty acids significantly increased androgen levels in female dogs, suggesting a link to conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.

PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

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

Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.

Many young Italian women have hyperandrogenic disorders like PCOS, which are linked to age, body weight, and insulin resistance.

Young women with high male hormone levels or PCOS often feel more psychological distress and have a lower quality of life.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

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.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

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

Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.

Obesity worsens Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, and weight loss is a key treatment.

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.

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