research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
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research Psoriasis del cuero cabelludo etiología, diagnóstico y tratamiento
Scalp psoriasis is treated with topical therapies, phototherapy, and systemic medications.
research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere
Obesity in the U.S. is largely influenced by diet and exercise, certain medications can improve heart procedures and hair growth, and major teaching hospitals have better patient outcomes.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Anti-androgen Treatments
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research Treatment of female sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women—What is the evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Anti-acne drugs in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials
New anti-acne medications are being tested to offer alternatives to current treatments.
research Systemic Treatment of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults: Updated Australian Expert Consensus Statement
New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
research Celiac Disease and Treatment of Hypothyroidism: An Unappreciated Problem
Celiac disease can cause thyroid medication malabsorption, and a gluten-free diet can help stabilize thyroid levels.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research A Comprehensive Review of Acne Treatments: Unpacking the Chemical Structures and Effective Bioactive Compounds
Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
research Heptaminol-Induced Hair Depigmentation in a Hemodialysis Patient
Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research Androgenic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A new minoxidil regimen improved hair loss in a lupus patient.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing
PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
research Table of Contents
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research The spectrum of nephrocutaneous diseases and associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.
research Drug-induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient due to Error of Transcription.
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
research Male and female pattern hair loss
Hair loss in men and women can be treated with medications and therapies, showing improvement after 6 months.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
research Management of folliculitis decalvans: The EADV task force on hair diseases position statement
Control inflammation and prevent further hair loss in folliculitis decalvans using medications and therapies.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
research Issues in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Treating epilepsy is complex, requiring careful drug choice and patient adherence to manage seizures and side effects.
research TREATMENT OF REFRACTORY HYPERTENSION
Most patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure can be managed effectively with various treatments, but no single treatment is perfect.
research Trypanocidal Effect of Isotretinoin through the Inhibition of Polyamine and Amino Acid Transporters in Trypanosoma cruzi
Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.
research 9 Diagnosis and therapy of hyperandrogenism
Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.
research Teriflunomide: a novel oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis
Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.