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A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

The document concludes that PCOS in adolescents is complex and requires comprehensive care to manage its symptoms and associated health risks.

Hirsutism is when women have too much hair growth, often due to a bit more androgen hormones and sensitive skin.

People with PCOS have higher levels of PAI-1, which may increase their risk of heart disease and fertility issues.

The conclusion is that a more comprehensive and precise approach is needed for diagnosing PCOS to address its broader health risks.

Many women with postadolescent acne also have hormonal imbalances and are at higher risk for metabolic issues.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.

The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.

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

Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

PCOS is often caused by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various health issues and may indicate a risk for future metabolic and cardiovascular problems.

The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.