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April 2009 in “Cochrane library” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” Trilostane effectively improved symptoms in dogs with a certain adrenal gland disorder.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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March 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.
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March 2003 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” Trilostane helped a dog with an adrenal tumor feel better and stay healthy.
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
December 2020 in “Nigerian journal of animal production” Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than topical betamethasone for treating localized alopecia areata.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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December 2021 in “BMC veterinary research” Long-term use of difluprednate eye drops in dogs can lead to hair loss and hormone imbalance.
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Higher doses of prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide successfully treated 8 out of 10 alopecia totalis patients.
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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March 1982 in “American pharmacy” The Beverly Hills Diet is unhealthy and can cause serious health issues; pharmacists should advise against it and asthmatics should avoid nonprescription antihistamines.
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