14 citations
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April 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can treat acne, hirsutism, and seborrhea by reducing sebum production and androgen action.
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
1 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.
7 citations
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April 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
43 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
39 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
52 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Internal and Emergency Medicine” The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Blocking 11β-HSD1 can lessen the harmful effects of glucocorticoids on hair growth cells.
December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” December 2023 in “Reactions weekly” September 2013 in “Reactions weekly”
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
41 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” Estrogens can reduce DHT production in hair follicles, but are less effective than finasteride and progesterone.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
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September 2019 in “Acta Pharmacologica Sinica” January 2011 in “Reactions Weekly”
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” A medicinal cosmetic product for treating Androgenetic Alopecia was developed using plant-based substances, Saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora, with pumpkin seed oil and stabilizers like Carbopol, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, Tween-20 and cetyl alcohol.
February 2009 in “Endocrinology” DHEA therapy improves pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in girls with central adrenal insufficiency.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.
10 citations
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” DHEA boosts bone cell growth and differentiation in elderly stem cells.
January 2017 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Both treatments helped hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with isopropanol being better tolerated.