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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 suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.

Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.

Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.

Women with PCOS are at high risk of glucose metabolism issues and heart diseases, especially if overweight, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.

PCOS is common in young women, especially those aged 21-30, and often involves symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and acne.

PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.

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

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.

An mFG score of 7 or higher indicates hirsutism in Filipino women, often linked to higher free testosterone levels.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.

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.

The GH-IGF-I axis is likely involved in the hormonal imbalances seen in non-obese women with functional hyperandrogenism.

AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

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.

Myo-inositol helps improve skin conditions and metabolic profiles in young women with PCOS.

Finasteride and dutasteride effectively stop or reverse hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride being more effective for women under 50.

Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.

Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.

Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.