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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.

Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.

Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

The patient's high testosterone was reduced by a medication that suppresses gonadotropin.

Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.

Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.

Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.

Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.

Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.

The article explains how to identify and treat excessive hair growth in women, which can be distressing and may signal other health problems.

Testosterone reduces key molecules needed for early pregnancy in rats.

Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.

Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.

Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

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

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.

Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.