research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
510-540 / 1000+ results 
research Improved Efficacy of Low-Dose Spironolactone and Metformin Combination Than Either Drug Alone in the Management of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Six-Month, Open-Label Randomized Study
Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
research Treatment of hirsutism: comparisons between different antiandrogens with central and peripheral effects
Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Leuprolide and estrogen versus oral contraceptive pills for the treatment of hirsutism: a prospective randomized study.
Leuprolide plus estrogen is more effective than oral contraceptives for reducing hirsutism.
research Use of cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and spironolactone to treat idiopathic hirsutism
All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.
research Management of Hirsutism
Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research The effect of spironolactone on genital skin 5α-reductase activity
Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
research Comparison of clinical and laboratory characteristics of cases with polycystic ovarian syndrome based on Rotterdam’s criteria and women whose only clinical signs are oligo/anovulation or hirsutism
Women with only irregular periods or excess hair have a better hormone profile than those with full PCOS, but both groups are similar, indicating a need for better PCOS diagnosis methods.
research Clinical and metabolic effects of medroxyprogesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol plus drospirenone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
MPA improved hormonal imbalances and acne in women with PCOS without affecting metabolism.
research THE EFFECT OF SPIRONOLACTONE ON HIRSUTISM AND FEMALE ANDROGEN METABOLISM
Spironolactone may help reduce hair growth and testosterone levels in some women with hirsutism.
research Interventions for hirsutism excluding laser and photoepilation therapy alone: abridged Cochrane systematic review includingGRADE assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research The clinical management of hirsutism
The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
research Hirsutism: diagnosis and treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome and the differential diagnosis of hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research Is prostate-specific antigen a potential new marker of androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome?
Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Effect of testosterone on chests and abdomens of transgender men
Testosterone increases hair growth and acne in transgender men.
research Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a cream containing theStryphnodendron adstringens(Martius) Coville bark extract for suppressing terminal hair growth
The cream effectively reduces excessive hair growth and related skin issues without side effects.
research The benefits of finasteride for hirsute women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism
Finasteride effectively reduces excess hair in women with certain conditions.
research Półilościowa ocena hirsutyzmu u 850 pacjentek z zespołem policystycznych jajników i 2988 kobiet z grupy kontrolnej w Chinach
Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
research Markers of hyperandrogenism in South Asians with polycystic ovary syndrome
The FG score is better at detecting hyperandrogenism in PCOS patients than testosterone levels or FAI, but testosterone is the recommended test for diagnosis.
research Serum Preptin and Amylin Levels with Respect to Body Mass Index in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Women with PCOS have lower amylin levels, which are not related to their body weight.
research No. 350-Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.
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 Serum androgen levels and their relationship to pattern and severity of hair growth in hirsute women presenting at private centre in Hyderabad
Higher androgen levels are linked to more severe hair growth in hirsute women.
research Cost-effective therapy in patients with idiopathic hirsutism
Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.
research Effectiveness of short term canrenone treatment in idiopathic hirsutism.
Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.