research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Bone infarcts in a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
A woman with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome had bone damage, showing the need for careful treatment.
research Cosmetic adverse effects of antiseizure medications; A systematic review
Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
research Bicalutamide does not raise transaminases in comparison to alternative anti-androgen regimens among transfeminine adolescents and young adults: a retrospective cohort study
Bicalutamide does not significantly affect liver enzymes and is a safe anti-androgen option for transfeminine individuals.
research Drug–DrugCoamorphous System of Tadalafil andFinasteride for Enhanced Pharmaceutical Performance
A new combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves drug performance and stability.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
Tofacitinib effectively reduces hair loss in children with alopecia areata but may cause mild side effects and relapses.
research Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in pediatric patients with alopecia areata: A prospective cohort study
Tofacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in children with alopecia areata, with mild side effects.
research Effect of perfluorooctanesulfonate exposure on steroid hormone levels and steroidogenic enzyme activities in juvenile Silurana tropicalis
PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
research N-Acyl arylsulfonamides as novel, reversible inhibitors of human steroid sulfatase
Scientists found new, better-working inhibitors for a hormone-related enzyme.
research Androgens in women
Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
research Abstracts of the 11th International Conference on Children's Bone Health
research Aphalangia possibly linked to unintended use of finasteride during early pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Failing Public Health Again? Analytical Review of Depression and Suicidality From Finasteride
Finasteride may increase depression and suicide risks, needing better safety checks and informed consent.
research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
research 2-Substituted 4-(Thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
research Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: a report on 5 cases
Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
research Optimizing clinical monitoring and management guidelines for capivasertib in HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancer: expert opinion
Capivasertib improves survival in certain breast cancer cases but requires careful management of side effects.
research Regression of Pathologic Changes Induced by the Long-term Administration of Contraceptive Steroids to Rodents
Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
research The dose‐response of percutaneous oestradiol implants on the skeletons of postmenopausal women
Higher doses of oestradiol implants improve bone density in postmenopausal women.
research Safety of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Respect to Gynecologic Malignancies
Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
research Uso do espironolactona no tratamento da acne vulgar na mulher adulta: uma revisão integrativa
Spironolactone is an effective and safe treatment for acne in adult women.
research Contraceptive Implants
Contraceptive implants are effective, long-lasting, and safe with manageable side effects.
research Efectos adversos de finasteride: mitos y realidades. Una revisión actualizada
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
research Prevention by vitamin D2in combination with milk protein of hair loss caused by drugs.
research A Case of the Cons: How Contraception Confused Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia for Conn
Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
research Severe Refractory Scarring Alopecia Associated With Combinational Use of Ficlatuzumab (AV-299) and Gefitinib
Combining Ficlatuzumab and Gefitinib can cause severe hair loss.
research Finasteride versus cyproterone acetate-estrogen regimens in the treatment of hirsutism
Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.
research New-onset Majocchi’s granuloma in two kidney transplant recipients under tacrolimus treatment
Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.
research Is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Connected to Sunscreen Usage?
Sunscreen use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia.