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      Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Comprehensive Overview and Diagnostic Criteria

      research Polycystic ovary syndrome

      989 citations , August 2007 in “The Lancet”
      PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
      ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      373 citations , September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”
      The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
      Hirsutism and Acne in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome

      169 citations , August 2004 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology”
      Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
      Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide

      research Treatment of hirsutism with the pure antiandrogen flutamide

      130 citations , September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
      Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy

      research Acne: Hormonal concepts and therapy

      118 citations , September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
      Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      research Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      96 citations , September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
      Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Comprehensive Overview and Management Approaches

      research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

      89 citations , November 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.
      Androgen Excess: Investigations and Management

      research Androgen excess: Investigations and management

      82 citations , May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
      The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
      Acne

      research Acne

      81 citations , January 2002 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
      Acne and Systemic Disease

      research Acne and Systemic Disease

      76 citations , November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
      Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      76 citations , January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
      Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment

      research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment

      73 citations , February 2007 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
      PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.
      Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents

      research PCOS in adolescents

      71 citations , November 2009 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
      PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
      Dermatology of Androgen-Related Disorders

      research Dermatology of androgen-related disorders

      67 citations , July 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
      Medical Treatment of Hirsutism

      research Medical treatment of hirsutism

      66 citations , September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy”
      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.
      Dienogest

      research Dienogest

      64 citations , January 1998 in “Drugs”
      Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
      Hormonal Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: An Update

      research Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update

      46 citations , September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
      Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
      Evidence-Based Approach to Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism in Women

      research Evidence-based approach to cutaneous hyperandrogenism in women

      42 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.