research Antiandrogen Therapy for Skin and Hair Disease
Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research The effect of an oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol and desogestrel on hair growth and hormonal parameters of hirsute women
The contraceptive reduced hair growth and altered hormone levels in hirsute women.
research PSS34 THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL PILL SPLITTING ON GENERIC AND BRANDED FINASTERIDE UPTAKE
Pill splitting increased generic finasteride sales but didn't affect branded finasteride sales.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Medical and Surgical Hair Restoration
Before treating hair loss, it's crucial to diagnose and treat any underlying medical conditions that may be causing it.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
research The High Cost of Health Care: Why Some Pay $240 for a $9 Bottle of Pills
Some people pay $240 for medication that costs $9 due to drug industry tactics and complicated healthcare policies.
research A Review on Drug Induced Alopecia
Certain medications can cause hair loss, which varies in severity and can be treated with specific drugs.
research Cyproterone acetate for severe hirsutism:results of a double‐blind dose‐ranging study*
Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research New-onset systemic lupus erythematosus beginning as class V lupus nephritis after COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.
research TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM: AN ETIOPATHOGENETIC THEORY
The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
research Alopecia Universalis Following Two Sequential Traffic Accidents : Possible Association with Increased Th1 and Th17 Cells and Decreased Th2 Cells
Autoimmune hair loss may be linked to increased Th1 and Th17 cells and decreased Th2 cells.
research Awareness of Sudanese Married Women among the Use of Hormonal Contraceptive
Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.
research Telogen effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
research [Female contraception: hormonal methods].
Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective but require medical evaluation due to potential health risks.
research Iron–Skin Axis: Exploring the Interplay between Iron Homeostasis and Skin Disorders
Iron balance is crucial for skin health, affecting conditions like psoriasis and hair loss.
research Study on Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and their Health-Related Quality-Of-Life by Confirmatory Analysis
Women with PCOS often face menstrual issues, weight gain, and stress, affecting their quality of life.
research [PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES WITH OVULATION INHIBITION].
Ovulation inhibitors effectively treat menstrual issues and improve fertility but can have side effects.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Comparison of flutamide and spironolactone in the treatment of hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial
Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health
New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
research Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Normalization of testosterone levels using a low estrogen-containing oral contraceptive in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management
The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.