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Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

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

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

Early detection and treatment of PCOS in teenagers is important to manage symptoms and prevent severe issues.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3, suggesting these factors might be important in male pattern baldness.

The study found that women with hyperandrogenic PCOS have higher levels of AKT1 and AKT2 proteins in their cells, which may lead to cell dysfunction.

The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.

Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.

High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Irregular menstrual cycles in exercising women may be linked to energy deficiency or hormonal imbalances, requiring careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.

The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.