research Hirsutism: from Brazil to a place near you
No treatment fully stops excessive hair growth in women, but various methods can help manage it effectively.
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research PCOS in adolescents
PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
research The safety of 52 weeks of oral DHEA therapy for postmenopausal women
Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Hair Restoration—Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research Androgenic alopecia--Its characteristics and perspectives
Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and drugs that can block this hormone might help prevent hair loss.
research Entendendo a alopecia androgenética Understanding androgenetic alopecia Educação Médica Continuada
The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Vitex negundo: A comprehensive review of phytoconstituents, their derivatives, and therapeutic applications
Vitex negundo has potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.
research Epitestosterone
Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
research Significance of RU58841 as a therapeutic agent effecting androgen receptor molecular interactions in human hair follicles.
RU58841, a substance from France, can potentially block the effects of hormones that cause hair loss and excessive hair growth, performing better than a similar substance, cyproterone acetate.
research Androgens and acne: perspectives on clascoterone, the first topical androgen receptor antagonist
Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
research Phenytoin‐mediated androgen metabolism in gingival fibroblasts
Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
research Steroid inhibitors of androgen-potentiated actions on skin
Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
research Minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis: Pathophysiology, clinical implications, and therapeutic strategies
Minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth, so personalized care and support are important.
research Exploring the Inhibitory Potential of Phytosterols β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol on 5-Alpha Reductase Activity in the Human Prostate: An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
research Stimulation of hair growth by Tianma Gouteng decoction: Identifying mechanisms based on chemical analysis, systems biology approach, and experimental evaluation
Tianma Gouteng decoction may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Cortexolone 17α-Propionate (Clascoterone) is an Androgen Receptor Antagonist in Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro
Clascoterone may be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
research New Insights into the Research of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Origins with Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Potential
Plant bioactive compounds are important for health and can help prevent various diseases.
research Minoxidil: effectiveness and prospects for use in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
research Pharmacological Approaches to Controlling Cardiometabolic Risk in Women with PCOS
Treatments for PCOS aim to reduce androgen levels and improve insulin sensitivity to lower cardiometabolic risk.
research Clinical pearls addressing hair growth and loss in transgender patients on hormone replacement therapy
Dermatologists should guide transgender patients on effective hair growth and loss treatments during hormone therapy.
research Expanding the therapeutic versatility of clacosterone
Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
research Comparative advantage and efficacy of natural products for polycystic ovary syndrome
More research is needed to confirm if natural products effectively treat PCOS.
research Anabolic potential of bone mineral in human periosteal fibroblasts using steroid markers of healing
Bone mineral and minocycline boost bone cell growth, aiding healing.
research Melatonina y fisiología capilar: razones y datos de eficacia clínica como tratamiento
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
research Allergic contact dermatitis produced by canrenone
A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
research Severe steroid-dependent idiopathic angioedema with response to rituximab
A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.