October 2022 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” GnRH-a or orchiectomy is more effective than anti-androgens for managing hormone levels in transgender women.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” Oral and topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitors affect DHT levels and hair density differently in treating hair loss.
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January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
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February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
Finasteride tablets and capsules work the same in the body.
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January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine” Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
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September 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
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January 1987 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Minoxidil can treat hair loss with topical, oral, and sublingual options, offering personalized choices.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia, improving hair growth with minor side effects.
April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
January 2025 in “Editora Acadêmica Periodicojs eBooks” Oral Minoxidil is a practical alternative to Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, but treatment should be personalized.
Oral minoxidil works as well as topical minoxidil for male pattern baldness.
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The treatment is effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, but not for total or universal hair loss.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Oral minoxidil helps treat hair loss and has reversible side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
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November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
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June 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
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July 1998 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Monthly oral corticosteroid pulses effectively treat widespread alopecia areata in young patients.
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December 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral valganciclovir improved a patient's skin condition caused by immunosuppression.
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May 2018 in “Transgender health” Oral estradiol works for many transgender women but needs personalized dosing and monitoring.
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January 2015 in “Annals of diagnostic pathology” The document concludes that recognizing oral lesions is important for diagnosing syphilis.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” New oral anticoagulants are safer and easier to use with new reversal agents for bleeding emergencies.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
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July 1998 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Monthly oral corticosteroid pulses effectively treat widespread alopecia areata in young patients.