research Relative Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Treatment of Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hirsutism effectively with fewer side effects but is a second-choice treatment due to safety concerns.
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research Antiandrogenic activity of Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) in 22Rv1 and LNCaP human prostate cancer cell lines
Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research HAIR REGROWTH
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research The Development and Evaluation of An Ovulation Inhibitor (Diane®) Containing An Antiandrogen
Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.
research Glucocorticoid and Sex Hormone Receptors: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Relevance
Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.
research A proprietary herbal extract against hair loss in androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium: a placebo-controlled, single-blind, clinical-instrumental study
The herbal extract was found to effectively reduce and prevent hair loss without any side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of Spironolactone in Acne Management
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne.
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 Inhibitory activities of Puerariae Flos against testosterone 5α-reductase and its hair growth promotion activities
Puerariae Flos extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
research Pharmacological basis for clinical use of antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
research The antiandrogens. When and how they should be used.
Antiandrogens should be used effectively to treat skin conditions like hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth.
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 Dermatological medications and local therapeutics
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research The multiple uses of azelaic acid in dermatology: mechanism of action, preparations, and potential therapeutic applications
Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss
The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Hirsutism and baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α‐Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research Effect of Carbamates on mRNA Encoding Lipid Enzymes in Hamster Flank Organs
Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
research Novel Synthetic Steroid Derivatives: Target Prediction and Biological Evaluation of Antiandrogenic Activity
New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
research SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PHARMACOTHERAPY STRATEGIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA
Biologic agents are effective for severe hidradenitis suppurativa when other treatments fail.
research Enhanced ex vivo skin retention of bicalutamide using a nano-in-micro composite: Drug-loaded lipid vesicles in a dissolving microarray patch
The new drug delivery system improves bicalutamide skin retention for better treatment of hair loss.
research PD29-07 DRUGS ASSOCIATED THE MOST WITH MALE-FACTOR INFERTILITY: ASSESSMENT OF THE 2010-2020 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) PHARMACOVIGILANCE DATABASE
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
research Insulin Resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
research Skin abnormality and hairloss: the reproductive endocrinological viewpoint
Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
research Inefficiency of ethanolic extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Ziziphus mauritiana roots on androgenic alopecia
Liquorice and Indian jujube root extracts don't help in fighting male pattern baldness.