research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
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research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research Patients with bullous skin disease in a high‐epidemic COVID‐19 area, Bergamo, Italy
Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
research Common Allergens Identified Based on Patch Test Results in Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp
Nickel, cobalt, balsam of Peru, fragrance mix, carba mix, and propylene glycol are common allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis.
research ULBP3: a marker for alopecia areata incognita
ULBP3 could be a marker for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita and may be linked to its cause and development.
research Is androgenic alopecia a result of endocrine effects on the vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
research Evaluation of ovarian reserve and function in female patients treated with oral isotretinoin for severe acne: an exploratory study
Oral isotretinoin for severe acne can change hormone levels but does not significantly affect ovarian function.
research Hirsutism and virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research Testosterone in Women: Measurement and Therapeutic Use
Testosterone therapy can modestly improve sexual function in menopausal women but should be used cautiously and is not recommended for routine measurement in sexual dysfunction or hirsutism.
research Clinical review 74: Dermatological manifestations of endocrine disorders.
Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
research The use of cyproterone acetate/ethinyl estradiol in hyperandrogenic skin symptoms – a review
Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
research 4-(Alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
research Desideratum dermatologicum--cause and control of premenstrual acne flare
Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
research Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
Some acne medications have side effects; doctors should educate patients and may not need to do frequent lab tests for all.
research Evidence that mirex promotes a unique population of epidermal cells that cannot be distinguished by their mutant Ha-ras genotype
Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
research Minoxidil for Endocrine Therapy–Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer—Saint Agatha’s Blessing?
Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
research Laser Hair Removal in Fitzpatrick Type IV to VI Patients
Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
research Current concepts in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne
Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.
research α-parvin is required for epidermal morphogenesis, hair follicle development and basal keratinocyte polarity
α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
research Pattern hair loss: Assessment of inflammation and fibrosis on histologic sections
Inflammation and fibrosis are not significantly different in pattern hair loss compared to controls.
research Isolation of Mouse Hair Follicle Bulge Stem Cells and Their Functional Analysis in a Reconstitution Assay
Mouse hair follicle stem cells were successfully isolated and used to regenerate hair follicles with two different methods.
research A comparative in vivo and in vitro evaluation of hair growth potential of extracts and an isolate from petroleum ether extract of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb
Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
research Diphenyl ethers as androgen receptor antagonists for the topical suppression of sebum production
Diphenyl ethers can potentially reduce excess oil production when applied on the skin, helping treat conditions like acne.
research RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ALOPECIAS
Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
research Viable terminal scalp hair follicles constitute a necessary and sufficient biological end‐organ that conditions clinical efficacy of finasteride in males with male pattern hair loss without implying reversal of miniaturized follicles
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Effect of intense pulsed light treatment on human skinin vitro: analysis of immediate effects on dermal papillae and hair follicle stem cells
Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
research Testosterone concentrations and oligomenorrhea in women with acne
Women with acne and irregular periods had higher active testosterone levels, which could suggest the usefulness of antiandrogen treatment.
research Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and hair changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin, and the effect of biotin use on these parameters
Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
research Cutaneous manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.