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PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.

Low estrogen compared to androgen may cause female hair loss.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.

Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.

Low-dose flutamide improved hirsutism and satisfaction in women but had common side effects, causing some to stop treatment.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often leads to severe acne, and lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments can help manage it.

Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.

Ayurvedic herbs can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Metformin helps improve menstrual irregularities and some hormone levels in PCOS patients, but not symptoms like excess hair, acne, or hair loss.

The combined Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol treatment improved weight, hormone levels, and skin conditions in women with PCOS.

The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.

A subtle androgen receptor abnormality can allow normal male development and sometimes fertility despite partial androgen resistance.

Hypothyroidism may worsen metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity in women with PCOS.

Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.

Premature balding in some men may be linked to altered hormones, but it's not the male equivalent to polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome.

Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.

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

Obesity changes androgen levels in women with PCOS, leading to higher testosterone relative to androstenedione.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

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

Metformin effectively improves metabolic symptoms in women with PCOS, while alfacalcidiol does not have a significant impact.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

The study concluded that the most common skin problems in women with PCOS are excess hair, acne, oily skin, hair loss, dark skin patches, and skin tags.

Lifestyle changes improve reproductive function and hormonal balance in obese women with PCOS.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

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.

Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.