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Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.

Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Women with PCOS face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, and these risks increase with obesity.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

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

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

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

Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.

PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

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.

Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.

Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.

The research found that anovulatory young women have higher androgen and hormone levels than those who ovulate, suggesting immature hormonal regulation rather than a specific condition.

Women with regular menstrual cycles and PCOS have linked kisspeptin and LH hormone patterns, unlike those with irregular cycles.

Skin problems are common and important signs of eating disorders and treating the eating disorder can improve these skin conditions.

Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.

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

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

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