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Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
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research Spironolactone treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda-associated hirsutism
Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Moisturizers, Lubricants, and Vulvar Hygiene Products: Issues, Answers, and Clinical Implications
Over-the-counter products can help with menopause symptoms, but be aware of their ingredients.
research Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne
Oral contraceptives can help manage acne by reducing androgen levels.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS): The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Niosomal and ethosomal gels: A comparative in vitro and ex vivo evaluation for repurposing of spironolactone
Niosomes and ethosomes can effectively carry the drug spironolactone, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and reducing side effects.
research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review
Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
research Spironolactone is an Effective and Well Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women*
Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
research Advancements in Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents as Multifunctional Transdermal Delivery Systems
TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
research Peritoneal reactions with some of the tubal occlusive agents.
GRF is not safe for tubal occlusion.
research Characteristics of pregnancy with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang
Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
research PEO-b-PCL grafted niosomes: The cooperativilty of amphiphilic components and their properties in vitro and in vivo
The new drug delivery systems made with surfactants and block polymers are stable and not toxic.
research FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FINASTERIDE SUSTAINED-RELEASE MATRIX TABLETS USING DIFFERENT RATE CONTROLLING POLYMERS
Finasteride, a drug used for anti-hyperplasia, can be effectively delivered in the form of matrix tablets.
research Fulvestrant, a new treatment option for advanced breast cancer: tolerability versus existing agents
Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.
research Preparatory work to support the risk assessment for peri‐ and postmenopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones
Isoflavones may help with menopause symptoms but could be risky for women with hormone-sensitive cancers.
research Polymer conjugated retinoids for controlled transdermal delivery
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
research Transdermal delivery of finasteride invasomes using taguchi robust design method
Invasomes with 0.5% limonene greatly improve skin delivery of finasteride.
research NANOSTRUCTURE LIPID CARRIER TECHNOLOGY IN DRUG DELIVERY: ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION, PREPARATION METHOD, CHARACTERIZATION, AND APPLICATION FOR ANTI-AGING
Nanostructured lipid carriers improve anti-aging drug delivery and effectiveness in cosmetics.
research Evaluating combined therapy with myoinositol and D-chiro-inositol in infertility management across PCOS phenotypes: a comprehensive retrospective data analysis
The combined therapy improved fertility in women with PCOS, especially in certain types.
research What's New: Newly Approved Drugs for Children
In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Hyperpigmentation Treatment - a Dermal Prospective
Nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for treating hyperpigmentation in women aged 30-40.
research Operative transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy improve ovulation rate after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome
Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is effective for increasing ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with PCOS who didn't respond to clomiphene.
research Optimized Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Dutasteride Delivery: Improving Therapeutic Efficiency and Minimizing Adverse Effects
The new delivery method for dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
research Enhanced skin penetration of lidocaine through encapsulation into nanoethosomes and nanostructured lipid carriers: a comparative study
Nanostructured lipid carriers deliver lidocaine to the skin better than nanoethosomes.
research [Cutaneous effects in hormonal contraception].
Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
research The relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, abnormal uterine bleeding, and hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age: one-center cross-sectional results
COVID-19 vaccines are linked to menstrual changes in many women.
research 2008 Best of the Rest in Urological Survey
research Ultrafast Mid-IR Laser Scalpel: Protein Signals of the Fundamental Limits to Minimally Invasive Surgery
The PIRL laser cuts tissue with less damage and scarring than traditional methods.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 μg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.