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Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.

Metformin and rosiglitazone improve blood vessel function in women with PCOS, with metformin also reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels.

Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

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

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

Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.

Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.

Researchers found potential urine markers for polycystic ovary syndrome, including testosterone-glucuronide and 11α-hydroxyprogesterone, which may help diagnose the condition.

Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.

Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.

N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.

Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.

In 2009, there were new medical devices, treatments for gynecological conditions, updated health guidelines, and legal developments in women's health.