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Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.

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

A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

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.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.

Higher fluences in 808-nm diode laser treatments are more effective for axillary hair removal.

Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.

The review suggests that lifestyle, diet, and environment affect hair loss, and Ayurveda offers ways to maintain hair health.

Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.

The document concludes that PCOS is a complex disorder caused by both genetic and environmental factors, affecting women's health in various ways, and requires personalized treatment.

Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.

Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.

Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.

Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.

Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.

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

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.