June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
187 citations
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
4 citations
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June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
January 2016 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Acne was the most common skin problem in kids, with other conditions like warts and eczema also frequent, varying by age and gender.
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April 2011 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology” A woman's virilization symptoms were caused by her partner's use of testosterone cream, which resolved after they separated.
March 2010 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” Hirsutism in women can be a cosmetic issue or a sign of hormonal imbalance, treatable with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Children with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like dark patches, skin tags, stretch marks, infections, acne, and psoriasis, which are linked to obesity and insulin resistance.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
6 citations
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December 1987 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Retinoids are effective for severe acne and psoriasis but can cause serious side effects and birth defects.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Certain gene variations are linked to severe acne in Egyptian patients and could guide treatment choices.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats acne with low risk if dosed correctly.
May 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
11 citations
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November 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Azelaic Acid is effective and safe for treating adult female acne, with few side effects.
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March 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” The study concluded that the most common skin problems in women with PCOS are excess hair, acne, oily skin, hair loss, dark skin patches, and skin tags.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
The method creates realistic, anonymous acne face images for research, achieving 97.6% accuracy in classification.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain proteins are significantly increased in the skin of people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
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April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
The document showed detailed images of skin structures and discussed skin diseases and their diagnosis.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.