research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research The protoporphyrin IX dimethyl ester incorporated soy lecithin for photoinactivation of fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans
research Hirsutism management needs to be more patient oriented
Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
research Oxiconazole nitrate: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of a new imidazole antifungal agent.
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and safe for treating various fungal skin infections.
research Testosterone regulates levels of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, adenylate cyclase, and cAMP in the seminal vesicles of orchidectomized rats
Testosterone boosts fluid and electrolyte secretion in seminal vesicles, aiding sperm function.
research Development and Invitro Evaluation of Solid Lipid Nano Particles Loaded Topical Gel Containing Combination of Drugs Used In The Better Therapy of Psoriasis
The new gel for psoriasis is effective, stable, and easy to apply.
research An urticarial drug eruption caused by tofacitinib for alopecia universalis
A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
research A Retrospective Comparative Study of Two Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata on the Scalp
Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
research Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate works similarly to other treatments for hirsutism, but more research is needed.
research The Use of Trilostane for the Treatment of Alopecia X in Alaskan Malamutes
Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone helps reduce hospital visits and death from heart issues, lowers blood pressure, but has unclear effects on heart failure with normal heart pump function and can cause high potassium and breast enlargement in men.
research Cyclophosphamide and rituximab in frequently relapsing/steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome
Rituximab leads to longer remission and fewer side effects than cyclophosphamide.
research Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation
Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
research Hepatotoxicity with low- and ultralow-dose flutamide: a surveillance study on 203 hyperandrogenic young females
Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.
research Psoriasiform drug eruption to finasteride: Uncommon side effect of a commonly used drug
Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
research NEW FORMULATIONS: Sodium cromoglycate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial on Adult Women
Finasteride cream didn't significantly reduce hair more than a placebo, but users felt it helped.
research Combination Treatment with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata
Combining methotrexate and corticosteroids can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Flushing episodes in the context of frontal fibrosing alopecia with facial papules
A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
research SAT-478 Virilizing Adrenal Adenoma Co-secreting Cortisol and DHEA-S: A Case Report
Surgery improved symptoms and normalized hormone levels in a woman with an adrenal tumor.
research Refractory alopecia in lupus treated with tofacitinib — a case-based review
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a lupus patient with alopecia.
research Beyond Boundaries: The Transformative Potential of Spironolactone in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss but requires ongoing use to maintain results.
research An excellent response to tofacitinib in a Brazilian adolescent patient with alopecia areata: A case report and a review of the literature
A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
research Дослідження ПРОСПЕКТ IV (ПРОСтамол: ПЕрспективи Комбінованої Терапії) у хворих на доброякісну гіперплазію передміхурової залози
"Flosin – Prostamol Uno" effectively manages BPH symptoms with fewer side effects.
research Scalp atrophy secondary to steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia: are topical steroids superior to topical calcineurin inhibitors?
Topical calcineurin inhibitors might be safer than steroids for scarring alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Effects of halogenated analogues of cortisol and progesterone upon hair growth in castrated mice.
Certain chemical changes to cortisol and progesterone can increase or decrease their ability to inhibit hair growth.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp: causes and treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research 568 Evaluating results of an interferon-γ release assay in patients with autoimmune skin disease on hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine may cause false results in tuberculosis tests for patients with autoimmune skin diseases.
research Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients
Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.
research Treatment of severe alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injections.
Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.