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PCOS causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing a team approach for treatment.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that can be managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.

Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.

Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.

A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.

Acne is more common in men with male pattern baldness due to increased hormone levels.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS conceive and deliver a healthy baby.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.

Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Improving insulin sensitivity and weight loss can help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance and obesity, and weight loss can improve symptoms.

Androstanediol glucuronide is a reliable marker for hirsutism in women.