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December 2011 in “Molecules” Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
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August 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The eucalyptus oil system improved skin delivery of hormones, but safety concerns remain.
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” The method accurately measures cyproterone acetate in plasma, showing no significant difference between two formulations.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Methylprednisolone treatment helps most alopecia areata patients, but young age, extensive hair loss, and low vitamin D can affect results.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
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August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
September 2021 in “Fertility and sterility” Taking 100 mg of DHEA daily for 16 weeks did not change metabolic and reproductive health significantly but increased certain ovarian markers with minimal side effects.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
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February 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Carbamates may help treat androgen-dependent conditions by changing how certain lipid enzymes are produced.
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July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5% ET-02 is a more effective and safe treatment for hair loss than current options.
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October 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Leuprolide effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women at higher doses.
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COCs often cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, while Depo-Provera is linked to weight gain.
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December 2009 in “Cancer Research” Both vaginal testosterone cream and Estring effectively manage vaginal dryness in women with early-stage breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The compounded topical solution is safe, stable, and effective for personalized alopecia treatment.
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January 2019 Hormonal contraceptives and therapies regulate organ functions and treat various conditions.
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.