research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
research Acne-associated syndromes: models for better understanding of acne pathogenesis
The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
research Advice on the safe introduction and continued use of isotretinoin in acne in the U.K. 2010
Isotretinoin is effective for severe acne but requires careful monitoring for side effects, especially in women who could become pregnant.
research Pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. I. Comedogenic properties of human sebum in external ear canal of the rabbit
Human sebum can cause acne by clogging pores.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Skin expression of mammalian target of rapamycin and forkhead box transcription factor O1, and serum insulin‐like growth factor‐1 in patients with acne vulgaris and their relationship with diet
Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research Acne, Hirsutism, and Alopecia in Adolescent Girls: Clinical Expressions of Androgen Excess
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Management of acne
Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
research Sex hormones and acne
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research 9 Pilosebaceous physiology in relation to hirsutism and acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research Mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) expression is increased in acne patients' skin
Acne patients have higher levels of mTOR in their skin, which could be linked to future metabolic disease.
research A comparison of the relative efficacy of antiandrogens for the treatment of acne in hyperandrogenic women
Flutamide and CPA are more effective than finasteride for treating acne in hyperandrogenic women.
research The effect of 2 combined oral Contraceptives containing either drospirenone or cyproterone acetate on acne and seborrhea.
Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
research Acne as a chronic systemic disease
Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.
research Pathways to inflammation: acne pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Cosm-nutraceutical nanovesicles for acne treatment: Physicochemical characterization and exploratory clinical experimentation
Vitamin C-based nanovesicles effectively treat acne.
research T helper 17 cell/regulatory T-cell imbalance in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa: the link to hair follicle dissection, obesity, smoking and autoimmune comorbidities
An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
research Role of FGFR2-signaling in the pathogenesis of acne
Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
research TREM2 macrophages induced by human lipids drive inflammation in acne lesions
TREM2 macrophages and unsaturated lipids contribute to acne inflammation.
research Understanding the role of Propionibacterium acnes in acne vulgaris: The critical importance of skin sampling methodologies
Precise skin sampling is crucial to understand the role of P. acnes in acne.
research Oral isotretinoin for acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
research ACNE
Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
research Acne: a side‐effect of masculinizing hormonal therapy in transgender patients
Testosterone therapy in transgender men can cause acne.
research Clinical, ultrasound and hormonal markers of androgenicity in acne vulgaris
Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
research Nutrition and acne
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.