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

Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.

Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.

Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

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

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

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

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

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

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

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

Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.

Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.

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

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.

Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.

Women with PCOS and polycystic ovaries have higher male hormone levels and more insulin resistance, especially if they are overweight.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are good at predicting excess hair growth.

Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.