research Contraception and the dermatologist
Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
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research Efficacy Of Cyproterone Acetate And Drosperinone Containing Cocps In Treatment Of Hirsutism In Patients With PCOS
Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.
research URTICA DIOICA EXTRACT DOWNREGULATES THE GENE EXPRESSION OF 5Α-RII IN HACAT CELLS: POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS AGAINST ANDROGENIC SKIN DISEASES.
Urtica dioica extract may help treat androgenic skin diseases by reducing a specific gene's activity.
research Current Aspects of Antiandrogen Therapy in Women
Antiandrogen therapy is effective and well tolerated for treating women's androgenic disorders like hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
research In vivo microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (tacalcitol) following topical application to normal rats and in vitro metabolism in human keratinocytes
Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
research Spironolactone May be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Treatment guidelines in adult women
Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
research O-T-C Hair Preparations
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research Effect of finasteride on the ovulatory function of normal women
Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
research Pharmacological inhibition of 5α-reductase in androgenetic alopecia: a comparative narrative review of finasteride and dutasteride, with attention to responder heterogeneity and female pattern hair loss
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, with dutasteride showing slightly better results.
research Pharmacological inhibition of 5α-reductase in androgenetic alopecia: a comparative narrative review of finasteride and dutasteride, with attention to responder heterogeneity and female pattern hair loss
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, with dutasteride showing slightly better results.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Discount pharmacies may save patients significant money on androgenetic alopecia medications compared to both traditional pharmacies and direct-to-consumer companies
Discount pharmacies offer cheaper options for hair loss medications than traditional or direct-to-consumer pharmacies.
research ODAC Votes No on IntraDose Injectible Cisplatin/Epinephrine Gel for Head and Neck Cancer
The committee decided not to approve the drug due to low effectiveness and high risks.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil Monotherapy Compared to Combination Therapy with Dutasteride or Finasteride
Low-dose oral minoxidil alone is effective for treating hair loss, but combining it with dutasteride or finasteride may offer better results.
research 105 Spironolactone May be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Genital Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
research Problems in evaluating chronic toxicity of contraceptive steroids in dogs
High doses of some contraceptive steroids cause health issues in dogs, but their relevance to humans is unclear.
research Appropriateness of oral drugs for long-term treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older persons: results of a systematic literature review and international consensus validation process (LUTS-FORTA 2014)
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
research Crystal Structure and Synthesis of 17α-Acetoxy-4-bromopregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
The document concludes that a compound with potential for treating prostate cancer and hair loss was successfully made and its detailed structure was confirmed.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil During Chemotherapy: A Review of the Mechanism and Current Evidence
Low-dose oral minoxidil might help with hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Selective delivery of adapalene to the human hair follicle under finite dose conditions using polymeric micelle nanocarriers
Polymeric micelle nanocarriers deliver adapalene more effectively to hair follicles than commercial products.
research New ester derivatives of dehydroepiandrosterone as 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
research Synthesis and Study of Some 17a-aza-D-homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
research A Review of Therapeutic Applications of Nutraceuticals in Polycystic Ovarian Disease
Nutraceuticals like Ashwagandha and Cinnamon may help manage PCOD symptoms.
research Treatment of androgenic disorders in women: acne, hirsutism, and alopecia
Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.
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 Abstracts from the 2024 WDS Forum - virtual option
5-alpha reductase inhibitors and spironolactone don't increase gynecological tumor risk, glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists may increase alopecia risk, sanitary pads can cause dermatitis, early hidradenitis suppurativa intervention is crucial for Hispanic patients, community education boosts skin cancer awareness, metformin may improve skin cancer survival, LNG-IUDs can increase acne risk, machine learning accurately detects basal cell carcinoma, JAK-inhibitors may raise miscarriage risk, inclusive skincare ads affect those with darker skin, and CCCA in Black women might involve autoimmunity.