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research Long-Term Response of Hirsutism and Other Hyperandrogenic Symptoms to Combination Therapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
research Syphilitic Alopecia: A Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature
Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Hair Loss in Women
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research Topical Antiandrogens
Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.
research Chemical pharmacotherapy options for managing adult acne
The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Uso de la espironolactona en dermatología: acné, hidradenitis supurativa, alopecia femenina e hirsutismo
Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
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 Management of acne vulgaris with hormonal therapies in adult female patients
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.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in women
Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Hair follicle morphogenesis and epidermal homeostasis in we/we wal/wal mice with postnatal alopecia
The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
research Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research The impact of exogenous vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in euthyroid men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia
Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
research Endocrine disorders and hormonal therapy for adolescent acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research The spectrum of nephrocutaneous diseases and associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
research Endocrine evaluation of hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.
research Late presentation of myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
research Characterization of spironolactone and metabolites derivatized using Girard's reagent P using mass spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry
Girard's reagent P improves detection of spironolactone and its metabolites.
research Drug-induced gynecomastia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Diagnosis and treatments of hirsutism: where are we?
Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.