research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Semaglutide Treatment of Excessive Body Weight in Obese PCOS Patients Unresponsive to Lifestyle Programs
Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.
research Relationship between serum anti-Mullerian hormone and intrafollicular AMH levels in PCOS women
Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.
research Reactivation of autoimmune hepatitis during budesonide monotherapy, and response to standard treatment
Budesonide alone is less effective than standard treatment for autoimmune hepatitis.
research Hormonale Diagnostik der sogenannten androgenetischen Alopezie der Frau
Treatment balancing hormones stopped hair loss in most women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil 5 mg Once Daily in the Treatment of Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: An Open-Label and Global Photographic Assessment
Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
research Interventions for morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Changes of metabolic profile in men treated for androgenetic alopecia with 1 mg finasteride
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
research Consensus on the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
research Current Aspects of Antiandrogen Therapy in Women
Antiandrogen therapy is effective and well tolerated for treating women's androgenic disorders like hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
research The impact of individual lifestyle and status on the acquisition of COVID-19: A case—Control study
Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
research Co-secretion of testosterone and cortisol by a functional adrenocortical oncocytoma
A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research How safe is prescribing oral minoxidil in patients allergic to topical minoxidil?
Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
research Occult syringomas of scalp associated with progressive hair loss
Hidden sweat gland tumors might cause hair loss.
research Adverse Events in Isotretinoin Therapy: A Single-Arm Meta-Analysis
Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
research Die Behandlung androgenisierter Frauen mit intramuskulär applizierbarem Cyproteronacetat
Intramuscular cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and improves skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism.
research Hypervitaminosis A in a patient with alopecia receiving renal dialysis
Patients with renal disease should be cautious with vitamin A supplements due to risk of toxicity.
research Exposure to gamma-rays at the telogen phase of the hair cycle inhibits hair follicle regeneration at the anagen phase in mice
Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
research The Pathological Culprit of Neuropathic Skin Pain in Long COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series
Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
research Exploring the efficacy of testosterone undecanoate in male children with 5α‐reductase deficiency
Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.
research What’s New in Hair Loss
New treatments for hair loss show promise, but require more research on long-term effects and proper dosing.
research Isomorphic and isotopic phenomenon occurring simultaneously in a case of granuloma annulare
A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
research Skin and metabolic syndrome: A review of the possible associations
Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
research A Scientific Hypothesis on the Role of Nutritional Supplements for Effective Management of Hair Loss and Promoting Hair Regrowth
Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
research Hair Stimulation with Pulsed Electric Fields
Pulsed Electric Fields can effectively stimulate hair growth in rats.
research Diffuse hair loss in women
The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.