48 citations
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July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
January 2009 in “Xiandai huagong” Finasteride was successfully synthesized from Pregnadienolone acetate.
9 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
87 citations
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
13 citations
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
37 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for folliculitis decalvans.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
29 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had a pituitary tumor causing hormone imbalance and related health issues.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
68 citations
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May 1991 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
January 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” Exosome-based therapy successfully restored hair in a 14-year-old with difficult-to-treat alopecia areata.
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Clinical Research” Deuruxolitinib is FDA-approved for treating severe alopecia areata.
49 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The new hair treatment significantly reduces hair shedding safely.
16 citations
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” The multi-injection plate is a less painful and more efficient method for treating patchy hair loss.
March 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Deucravacitinib did not significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” The man's scalp condition improved significantly with daily use of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.
May 2011 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” HIV medication ritonavir can increase the effects of nasal sprays like fluticasone, causing Cushing's syndrome.
14 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne.
April 2023 in “Research Society and Development” Corticosteroids are safe and effective for treating Alopecia Areata.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.