research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies
Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
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research New Therapeutic Approach to the Hirsute Patient
Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Spironolactone Therapy for Hirsutism in a Hyperandrogenic Woman
Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
research Pharmacologic Therapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
research A systematic review of antiandrogens and feminization in transgender women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research Androgens and Anti-androgen Therapy
Antiandrogen therapy, like cyproterone acetate, effectively treats acne, hirsutism, and hair loss.
research Spironolactone therapy in hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Can we halt male androgenetic alopecia progression without antiandrogenic drugs?
Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.
research Female Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Polycystic Ovarian Disease: Current Insights and therapeutic Strategies
Combining lifestyle changes and medication is most effective for managing PCOS symptoms.
research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia - eScholarship
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Hormone therapy for transgender patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Therapeutic options in the polycystic ovary syndrome
The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.
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 Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens
Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
research Demographics of women with female pattern hair loss and the effectiveness of spironolactone therapy
Spironolactone may effectively treat female hair loss, especially with hyperandrogenism signs.
research Hair regrowth in a male patient with extensive androgenetic alopecia on estrogen therapy
Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
research Letter to the Editor on “COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy”
The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
research Targeting Pharmacological and Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics for Management of Hirsutism: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
research Therapeutic strategies for treating hair loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research The Future of Topical Therapy for Cutaneous Aging
New treatments for skin aging will soon compete with current ones like tretinoin.
research [New therapeutic aspects in non-cicatricial alopecias].
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially with antiandrogens, minoxidil, and autoimmune therapies.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
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.
research Therapeutic approach for metabolic disorders and infertility in women with PCOS
Lifestyle changes and weight loss are key for treating PCOS-related metabolic issues and infertility, with various medications available for specific symptoms.
research Profile of the progesterone derivative chlormadinone acetate — Pharmocodynamic properties and therapeutic applications
Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
research Contemporary medical therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.
research Chapter 23. Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.