research Comparison of Sequential Cyproterone Acetate/Estrogen Versus Spironolactone/Oral Contraceptive in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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630-660 / 1000+ resultsresearch Abstract P5-21-05: ERALOP study: Post adjuvant FEC - docetaxel chemotherapy for early breast cancer: Hair regrowth in the real life
After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
research Follicular Targeting–A Promising Tool in Selective Dermatotherapy
Targeting hair follicles can improve skin treatments and reduce side effects.
research Effect of cyproterone acetate on rate of hair growth in hirsute females
Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
research Methods for quantifying intrafollicular drug delivery: a critical appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research NEW DIRECTIONS IN SURGICAL THERAPY
Surgical skin treatments improved with new methods like laser resurfacing, combined techniques, and better hair and fat removal options.
research [Hirsutism and hypertrichosis in adults: investigations and treatment].
The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
research The exaptation of endocrine pharmacology
Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
research [Drug induced alopecia].
Some medications can cause reversible hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
research Hirsutography: Photographic measurement of linear hair growth in hirsute women during comparison of anti-androgen treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research RESPOSTA TERAPÊUTICA DA ALOPÉCIA ANDROGENÉTICA APÓS DRUG DELIVERY DIGITAL COM APLICAÇÃO DE PRODEW 500®, NANOFACTOR® AFGF, NANOFACTOR® VEGF, COPPER PEPTÍDEO®, PROHAIRIN B4®, CAPILLISIL HC® E ARCT-ALG®
The document does not give specific results for hair loss treatment effectiveness.
research Treatment of hirsutism
Hirsutism can be treated with medications or hair removal methods, tailored to each person.
research Hair removal in hirsute women with normal testosterone levels: a randomized controlled trial of long-pulsed diode laser vs. intense pulsed light
Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research New potential chemotherapy for ovarian cancer — Combined therapy with WP 631 and epothilone B
The new chemotherapy combination of WP 631 and Epothilone B shows enhanced effectiveness against ovarian cancer but requires more research on its safety.
research Rapid determination and quantification of hair-growth compounds in adulterated products by ultra HPLC coupled to quadrupole-orbitrap MS
About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
research Clinical review 73: Medical treatment of androgen-dependent hirsutism.
Medication and hair removal methods can improve hirsutism, but no drugs were specifically approved for it in North America as of 1995.
research Patent Evaluation: Δ-4,6-Steroids as Potent 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
research Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of elagolix in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Elagolix did not effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Penetration of Drugs Through Human Scalp Skin and Comparison of Penetration Between Scalp and Abdominal Skins In Vitro
Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
research Effection of Epristeride and Finasteride on Spermatogenesis in Male Rats
Finasteride reduces sperm count and affects male reproductive function, while Epristeride does not.
research Anthracycline analogs The past, present, and future
Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
research Drug Repurposing in Dermatology: Molecular Biology and Omics Approach
Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.
research 612 Targeted hair follicle delivery of hydrophilic molecules
Researchers developed a new method to deliver molecules to hair follicles to manage hair growth without damaging surrounding skin.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Versus Diode Laser in the Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair
IPL and diode laser are equally effective for facial hair removal.
research NUMERICAL DESCRIPTOR COMPUTATION OF ALOPECIA DRUGS USING COM – POLYNOMIAL
Numerical methods help analyze alopecia drugs' properties effectively.
research Treatment of hirsutism by finasteride and flutamide in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
research Drug delivery to hair follicles
Optimizing drug delivery to hair follicles is crucial for effective treatment.
research Compatibility of 17-α-Estradiol, Betamethasone, Finasteride, Melatonin, Prednicarbate, and Spironolactone in TrichoFoam™ - a Foaming Vehicle for Personalized Alopecia Treatments.
TrichoFoam™ effectively delivers multiple hair loss treatments, maintaining their stability and effectiveness.