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Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.

The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.

Surgery on a 68-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor led to reduced hirsutism and normal testosterone levels.

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.

A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.

A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

The conclusion is that accurately identifying the cause of high androgen levels in women with PCOS is crucial and requires specific tests.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

PCOS causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing a team approach for treatment.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

A woman's excess male hormone symptoms were caused by a rare benign tumor in her ovary.

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.

A woman's severe male-like symptoms were caused by a rare, benign tumor in her ovary that produced male hormones.

A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.

The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.

The symptoms described align more with Haberland syndrome, not Delleman-Oorthuys syndrome.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Short-term testosterone therapy in women seems safe with few mild side effects, but long-term effects need more research.

No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

Itraconazole helps improve tough skin infections but may not prevent them from coming back.

The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.