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January 2002 in “Treatments in endocrinology” Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be a promising alternative to topical minoxidil for hair loss.
COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
October 2025 in “Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century” Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
58 citations
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July 1974 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
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October 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
June 2026 in “Oriental Journal Of Chemistry” Steroid 12 shows promise as a targeted treatment for prostate cancer by selectively reducing cell growth and increasing cell death.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” Women with PCOS have higher 5alpha-reductase activity, affecting steroid levels.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Dutasteride and minoxidil helped regrow hair in a woman with breast cancer.
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January 2011 in “Obstetrics and gynecology international” Red clover extract improved hair, skin, mood, sleep, and tiredness in postmenopausal women.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Proxalutamide improved blood markers related to inflammation, immune response, and clotting in COVID-19 patients, potentially reducing hospitalizations.
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June 2010 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone undecanoate increases lean mass and causes various physical changes in female-to-male transsexuals.
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
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November 2016 in “Current sexual health reports” Over-the-counter products can help with menopause symptoms, but be aware of their ingredients.
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Testosterone replacement may help post-menopausal women with androgen insufficiency, but more research is needed on its benefits and risks.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
20 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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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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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Hormonal therapies can improve skin issues by adjusting hormone levels, with future advancements promising better results.
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May 1991 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Both cyproterone acetate and spironolactone effectively reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
2 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The authors confirmed that β-estradiol inhibits hair growth in mice when used at the correct concentration.
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5 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss and is a good alternative to topical minoxidil.
March 2018 in “Chin J Reprod Contracep” Chlormadinone acetate is useful for birth control and treating various hormonal issues.
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.