COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
December 1982 in “PubMed” Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective but require medical evaluation due to potential health risks.
June 1982 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” El acetato de ciproterona trata problemas androgénicos como hirsutismo, acné, seborrea y alopecia con diferentes dosis y combinaciones.
April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine” In 1981, the punch graft technique was the main method for hair transplantation, and medical treatments for baldness were not very effective.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
November 1978 in “PubMed” Antiandrogenic treatments can effectively manage certain skin conditions by using female hormones.
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
December 1976 in “PubMed” Androgens affect skin conditions like acne and hirsutism, treatable with hormone therapy and other methods.
Contraceptives may affect hair growth due to estrogen, with effects varying by individual.
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
October 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.
August 2022 in “Metabolic Brain Disease” Ferulic acid may help control menstrual cycle-related epilepsy by affecting female hormones.
May 2022 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Finasteride may cause sexual dysfunction by reducing epinephrine levels.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Female androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning in women, especially after menopause, and affects their mental well-being.
June 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss and has unclear genetic causes.
January 2011 in “Journal of Diagnosis and Therapy on Dermato-venereology” Genetics, low estrogen, and low iron levels contribute to female hair loss, with specific scalp signs indicating severity.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women may have multiple causes, and eyebrow regrowth possible with specific injections.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.
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June 2021 in “The world journal of men's health” Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients on hormonal therapy may develop male or female pattern hair loss, which can sometimes be improved with topical treatments.
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January 2007 in “edoc (University of Basel)” Piper cubeba and Aquilaria sinensis may help prevent or treat prostate issues by balancing hormones.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
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January 1988 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.