research Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research [Reactions and side effects of ovulation inhibitors on the skin].
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5.ALPHA.-Reductase Inhibitors.
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial on Adult Women
Finasteride cream didn't significantly reduce hair more than a placebo, but users felt it helped.
research Venous and pulmonary thromboembolism and combined hormonal contraceptives. Systematic review and meta-analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with 17-α-Estradiol Accumulate into Hair Follicles
Tiny lipid particles loaded with a hormone gather in hair follicles, which may help treat hair loss.
research Treatments for unwanted facial hair.
Eflornithine cream slows facial hair growth and works well with other treatments.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists
Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
research The influence of long-term treatment with cyproterone acetate or a cyproterone acetate-ethinyl oestradiol combination on androgen levels in blood of hirsute women
Both treatments reduced androgen levels and hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Estrogen regulates the expression of retinoic acid synthesis enzymes and binding proteins in mouse skin
Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
research Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients
Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
research Development and evaluation of cosmeceutical cream for acne vulgaris
The cream effectively treats acne without causing irritation.
research The premature catagen induced by estrogen was accompanied with advance apoptosis of precortex cells.
Estrogen speeds up hair follicle cell death, causing early hair growth cycle changes, but only if a specific receptor is present.
research Response to Javaheri et al., “Topical estrogens: Use in hair loss and additional safety concerns for consideration”
research Endocrinological evaluation and hormonal therapy for women with difficult acne
Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
research [Favorable effects of estrogens and progesterones on general diseases].
Estrogens and progesterones can help manage various health issues.
research Hypertrichosis around a leg ulcer being treated with prostaglandin E1 ointment
A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
research [Treatment of moderately severe virilism of women with Diane and Androcur 10].
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Kerion Celsi favored by the use of a tretinoin+minoxidil+betamethasone valerate lotion in a 28-year-old woman.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
research REVERSED SEQUENTIAL THERAPY OF HIRSUTISM USING CYPROTERONE ACETATE
Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
research Preparation and clinical assessment of spironolactone-containing cream on hair growth in hirsute women
The 2% spironolactone cream did not reduce hair growth in women with facial hirsutism.
research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality
Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
research Current concepts in aesthetic endocrinology
Estrogens can slow skin aging after menopause, but can't restore youthful skin.
research Treatment of hirsutism with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and estrogen replacement therapy
The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.
research Effect of contraceptives on the skin.
COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
research Clobetasol/minoxidil
research [Local therapy of androgenetic alopecia with 17 alpha-estradiol. A controlled, randomized double-blind study (author’s transl)].
Hair lotions with 17 alpha-estradiol can reduce hair loss but won't regrow new hair.