43 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Cyperus rotundus rhizomes have medicinal properties useful for treating various health issues.
5 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
4 citations
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January 2020
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in endocrinology” A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
4 citations
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December 1994 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate with estradiol improved women's self-confidence and emotional well-being without a difference between oral or transdermal methods, but younger women preferred the oral method.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” Cyperus rotundus is effective and safe for treating various diseases.
38 citations
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March 2012 in “Zhongxiyi jiehe xuebao” Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is a parasitic herb with many medicinal benefits.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Backhousia citriodora leaf extract effectively reduces oily skin across different ethnic groups.
62 citations
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December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
68 citations
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May 1991 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
41 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
7 citations
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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Iranian Red Crescent medical journal” Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
1 citations
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February 2014 in “Italian journal of medicine” An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
9 citations
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
January 2009 in “Epsilon: Revista de la Sociedad Andaluza de Educación Matemática "Thales"” A CCS patient with severe complications was successfully treated using combined therapies.
August 2025 in “Fabad Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for clinical use.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
39 citations
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
5 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology/Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology” The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” High levels of cortisol in hair show long-term stress which can lower fertility in animals.
9 citations
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October 1995 in “Clinical Dysmorphology” The family has a unique form of ectodermal dysplasia similar to Clouston syndrome but with different hair and skin symptoms.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.