20 citations
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January 1999 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Antiandrogen therapy is effective and well tolerated for treating women's androgenic disorders like hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
17 citations
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February 2004 in “PubMed” PCOS treatment focuses on inducing ovulation, reducing androgens, and managing long-term health risks with medications and lifestyle changes.
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.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Idiopathic hirsutism might not be truly idiopathic but could be an early stage of hyperandrogenic disorders.
9 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Skin creams that block male hormones may help with hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
4 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” Targeting senescent cells may offer new treatments for PCOS.
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November 2015 in “European medical journal” Acne is common and can be linked to various systemic health conditions and syndromes.
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition causing fertility issues and other symptoms, with unclear causes and treatments focused on improving insulin sensitivity.
August 2025 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Adolescents with PCOS need tailored diagnosis and support, including lifestyle advice and managing related health issues.
Metformin helps some women with PCOS but isn't effective for weight loss or treating acne.
March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Bicalutamide can reduce female pattern hair loss, especially in those with certain conditions, but has limited effects on other hair loss types.
More research is needed to confirm if vitamin D helps improve pregnancy rates in women with hyperandrogenic PCOS.
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.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from hair papilla cells and the Chinese medicine Liao Tuo Fang can potentially promote hair growth and could be used to develop hair growth drugs.
May 2023 in “Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal” Preventing childhood obesity can reduce the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents.
January 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” A rare ovarian tumor was diagnosed in a woman from North Brazil, and surgery is the preferred treatment.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Women with PCOS may be more susceptible to COVID-19 due to hormonal and psychological factors.
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.
September 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hormonal contraception can improve acne and excess hair growth, enhancing women's quality of life.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Androgen levels do not determine the type of PCOS symptoms in young females.
January 2012 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Androgens can cause acne, excess hair, and hair loss, treatable with dermatologist-guided therapies.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.