Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
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January 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The critique highlights an error in a review about hair loss treatment, stressing the need for accurate information and caution due to poor evidence quality.
October 2021 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” The combination therapy of microdermabrasion and steroid injections is more effective for treating scalp Alopecia Areata than steroid injections alone.
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February 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods” The animal models successfully simulated dry eye related to sex steroid deficiency.
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
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October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.
December 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
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December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Dupilumab may cause significant hair loss, which can reverse after stopping the drug.
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July 2021 in “Advances in Therapy” Most people with Alopecia Areata don't get treatment within a year; it's costly and often comes with other health issues.
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December 2020 in “Dermatology Archives” Systemic steroids temporarily improve severe alopecia areata in children but often lead to relapse.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Ginger extract helps hair growth and reduces the need for prednisolone in alopecia areata patients.
January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” Oral tofacitinib successfully treated total body hair loss in one patient.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
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April 2009 in “Cochrane library” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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June 1985 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
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May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.