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Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.

Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.

Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.

Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Sebocytes play a key role in controlling androgen levels in human skin.

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

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.

The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.

Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.

The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.

Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.

Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.

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

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

Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.

Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.

Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

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.

Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.