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.
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research HAIR GROWTH PROMOTNG ACTIVITY OF HELIANTHUS ANNUUS IN TESTOSTERONE INDUCED ALOPECIA IN MICE MODEL
Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
research Green tea in dermatology - myths and facts
Green tea may help with skin health and protect against UV damage, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Therapeutic Effects of Modified Changfa Zirong Powder on Androgenetic Alopecia through the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Modified Changfa Zirong Powder improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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 A comparison between spironolactone and spironolactone plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research Acanthosis nigricans, insulin resistance and cutaneous virilism
Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research Controversy: is there a role for adjuvants in the management of male pattern hair loss?
Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
research Anti-androgenetic effect of diphlorethohydroxycarmalol on testosterone-induced hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol may help treat hair loss better than current medications.
research Green Tea as a Supportive Therapy for PCOS: Evaluating Its Impact on Symptom Relief
Green tea may help relieve PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research What should be kept in mind when treating acne with oral contraceptives? Narrative review
Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
research TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ACNE TREATMENT
Spironolactone and clascoterone are promising acne treatments with fewer side effects.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS]: Comprehensive management in primary care
Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
research Newly Developed Targeted Therapies Against the Androgen Receptor in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Review
Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
research Review of the effects of 17α-estradiol in humans: a less feminizing estrogen with neuroprotective potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA: NOVEL THERAPIES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
New treatments for androgenetic alopecia show promise but need more research for validation.
research Laser therapies in androgenetic alopecia: Review and clinical experiences
Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Physical Treatments and Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
research Cortexolone 17a-propionate: A new antiandrogen acting on hair dermal papilla cells for the treatment of androgenic alopecia
Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
research Hair: A Review of Prominent Scalp Hair Changes throughout a Females’ Life
Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Gel Containing Mimicking Growth Factors Oligopeptides, Caffeine, Taurine and an Iron-Chelating Complex in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil or Oral Finasteride: a Prospective, 6-Month, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, 4-Arm, Parallel Group Study
Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
research Endocrine treatment of benign prostatichypertrophy: Current concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Insulin resistance and the long-term consequences of polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
research A new label-free screen for steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors using LC-MS
Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
research Reversal of andro-genetic alopecia in a male. A spironolactone effect?
A man's baldness improved possibly due to a medication that blocks male hormones.
research Physiological perspective of Hirsutism in Unani Medicine: An Overview and Update
No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
research Computer Based Screening of Selected Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus Linn. Against 5 α Reductase Enzyme
Phytoconstituents from Cyperus Rotundus may help treat hirsutism by interacting with the 5 α reductase enzyme.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.