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The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Some conditions mimic PCOS symptoms and need careful diagnosis to treat potentially serious health issues.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.

Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.

Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by an ovarian tumor, which improved after surgery.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.

Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.

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

Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.

Low SHBG and high FAI, FT, and DHEAS levels are effective in identifying PCOS.

Blood tests can detect ovarian Leydig cell tumors when scans don't, and surgery can confirm and treat these tumors.

A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.

Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.

Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.

High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.

Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.

The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.

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