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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

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

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.

Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.

Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.

Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.

Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.

Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.

Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.

Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

Using 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels to diagnose nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia can result in many incorrect diagnoses.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

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