October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
January 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine/Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária” Deslorelin implant successfully regrew hair in a female Pomeranian with alopecia X.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oral contraceptives with cyproterone acetate improved quality of life for women with PCOS more than those with levonorgestrel.
January 2016 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Switching from escitalopram to duloxetine helped stop hair loss.
June 2021 in “Psychiatria Danubina” The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Being overweight, having gallbladder removal surgery, and taking cholesterol-lowering drugs are linked to a higher chance of getting vulvar lichen sclerosus.
October 2023 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The luliconazole shampoo effectively reduces symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis and is well-tolerated.
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July 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Clascoterone 1% cream is a promising new treatment for acne.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
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July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Low-dose Buserelin effectively reduces hirsutism with minimal side effects.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone safely and effectively treats hair loss in female scarring alopecia patients.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.
July 2015 in “Reactions weekly” Lamotrigine can cause hair loss in some patients.
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January 2006 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety” SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Abrocitinib may effectively treat Lichen Planopilaris.
70 citations
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April 2013 in “Endocrine” Lifestyle changes improve metabolism and fertility in overweight PCOS patients; anti-obesity drugs show potential but need more research.
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
Spironolactone is a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating acne in adult females.
January 2012 in “National Archive of Doctoral Theses (National Documentation Center (Greece))” Weight loss can lower AMH levels in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Acitretin effectively treats severe hypertrophic lichen planus.
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February 2009 in “Veterinární Medicína” Deslorelin effectively treats hair loss in neutered ferrets by reducing hormone levels.
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