December 2013 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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March 2017 in “Transplant Infectious Disease” Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
November 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone and metformin work similarly for PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
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October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.
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January 1991 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Goserelin and oestradiol treatment slightly improved hairiness but did not significantly change sebum production or hair characteristics in mildly hirsute women.
Azathioprine can cause severe hair loss and low white blood cell count in lupus patients.
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Methotrexate alone is as effective and safe as combining it with prednisolone for treating Lichen planopilaris.
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June 1999 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
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July 2025 in “International Immunopharmacology”
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
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August 2010 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” ChuZhiShengFaPian and Licorzine Granules effectively treat early male hair loss.
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September 2011 in “Andrologia” Finasteride use may be linked to rare testicular tumor, but more research needed.
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss in women doesn't increase cancer risk.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
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November 2024 in “In Silico Pharmacology”
October 2012 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” A rare ovarian tumor caused hair loss in a post-menopausal woman, which almost completely stopped after surgery.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
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July 2016 in “Endocrinology” Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Soymetide-4 from soy can prevent hair loss caused by a cancer drug in rats.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The new delivery system improves treatment for hair loss by enhancing drug absorption and effectiveness.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” Horizant has risks like other seizure drugs, Johnson & Johnson misled about Risperdal, and Quanterix found a possible link between brain oxygen loss and Alzheimer's markers.
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November 2017 in “Cochrane library” Ovarian drilling surgery is not clearly better than medical treatments for PCOS symptoms.
November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”
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May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
Spironolactone is a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating acne in adult females.