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Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.

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

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

A 68-year-old woman developed male traits due to a tumor in her ovary, which was removed, returning her hormone levels to normal.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.

Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.

Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.

Oxidative stress and immune dysfunction are linked to both Hashimoto's thyroiditis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with diet and specific treatments important for managing these conditions.

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show higher levels of hope, judgement, perspective, and transcendence, and could benefit from positive psychology therapy.

High levels of male hormones and irregular periods best predict how well PCOS patients will respond to metformin treatment.

A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.

Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.

Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.

Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.

Women with hyperandrogenic amenorrhea have similar bone density to healthy women but lower than androgenized women without amenorrhea, and high DHEAS levels might affect bone density.

Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.