May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Bicalutamide is more effective and safer than spironolactone for treating female hair loss.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “PubMed” Serenoa repens extract helps regrow hair and repair hair loss by activating certain cell growth pathways.
108 citations
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” The study found that a specific type of hair loss is increasingly common in premenopausal women and can be effectively diagnosed and treated with various medications.
6 citations
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July 2004 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women can be managed with early treatment using corticosteroids to stop hair loss.
4 citations
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October 2009 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both Diane 35 combinations effectively and safely reduce hirsutism and acne, with potential for better results if treatment extends beyond 12 months.
May 2026 in “Reactions Weekly” 2 citations
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February 2005 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Certain medications can help treat PCOS symptoms, but they aren't FDA-approved for this use.
February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone helps prevent swelling caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.
34 citations
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April 1982 in “BMJ”
January 2025 in “Biomedicines” High testosterone levels can harm fertility by disrupting the LIF signaling pathway in the uterus.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss long-term with low doses being safe for the liver.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Iraqi postgraduate Medical Journal”
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair growth-promoting nutraceuticals do not block the cancer-fighting effects of tamoxifen and may enhance its action.
34 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
November 2017 in “JAMA internal medicine” Women also use 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss and hirsutism.
47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
65 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology”
117 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
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.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
57 citations
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January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Combining spironolactone with metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS better than either drug alone.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.