research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch METABOLISM AND ACTION OF ANDROGEN IN THE SKIN
Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hair loss through specific biochemical pathways.
research The Role of the Slc39a Family of Zinc Transporters in Zinc Homeostasis in Skin
Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
research Delivery of nanocarriers with dissolvable microneedles for skin treatments: Approaches and challenges
Dissolvable microneedles are a promising, painless method for effective skin treatments.
research Aberrant Wnt Signaling Induces Comedo-Like Changes in the Murine Upper Hair Follicle
Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
research Editorial: Crosstalk: skin cells and immune cells in inflammatory skin diseases
Targeting specific biomarkers and immune signals is more effective and safer for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Hyperandrogenism in Women: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that more research is needed to create suitable diagnostic criteria and understand PCOS in Korean women, and genetics may allow for personalized treatment.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Oral Contraceptives: Their Mode of Action and Dermatologic Applications
Oral contraceptives can help treat skin issues like acne and excess hair.
research ANTI‐ANDROGENS IN HIRSUTISM
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and related conditions.
research DERMATOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
research Understanding Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells and Crosstalk with the Microbiota: A Skin Connection
Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells help maintain skin health and balance, and are involved in skin diseases and healing.
research A REVIEW SKIN AND HAIR BENEFITS OF LICORICE (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN)
Licorice helps with acne, eczema, dandruff, hair growth, and skin health but may raise blood pressure.
research INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE ON THE PROGNOSIS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Healthy lifestyle changes, especially weight loss, can improve symptoms and overall health in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially if they are overweight or obese.
research Androgen Biosynthesis Inhibitors and Androgen Receptor Antagonists
Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
research Clinical Snippets
New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
research Investigation of the chemical composition of phenolic compounds in Equisetum arvense (L.) extracts of water and ethanol
Horsetail extracts contain phenolic compounds that may help with hair health.
research Sebaceous immunobiology - skin homeostasis, pathophysiology, coordination of innate immunity and inflammatory response and disease associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research Frontiers in Topical Photoprotection
Sunscreen technology is improving with new ingredients and methods to better protect skin from sun damage.
research The polycystic ovary syndrome: a position statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
research Pharmacology of antiandrogens
Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
research Colchicine in Managing Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review
Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
research 5α-Reductase: History and Clinical Importance
5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
research Stigmatization caused by hair loss – a systematic literature review
Hair loss can lead to significant stigma and lower quality of life, especially for women and those with certain types of alopecia.
research Recent advances in understanding the role of the skin microbiome in the treatment of atopic dermatitis
The skin microbiome plays a key role in treating atopic dermatitis.
research Carboxytherapy in Aesthetic Medicine
Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
research PSAT097 Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Heterozygous 21‐hydroxylasedeficiency as a cause of hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
research Alopecic Scalp Cysts Following Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
research Sessualità e sindrome dell’ovaio policistico
Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.