research Approach to the Patient: Diagnostic Challenges in the Work Up for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.
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research Adult female acne: Clinical and therapeutic particularities (Review)
Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
research Impact of a health coaching intervention on anthropometric indicators, physical activity, and life style of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A quasi-experimental study
Health coaching helps infertile women with PCOS improve their health and lifestyle.
research Sex hormones in SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility: key players or confounders?
Sex hormones' effects on COVID-19 are unclear and more research is needed to understand their potential as treatment.
research Progesterone Promotes Anti-Anxiety/Depressant-like Behavior and Trophic Actions of BDNF in the Hippocampus of Female Nuclear Progesterone Receptor, but Not 5α-Reductase, Knockout Mice
Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
research The importance of adequate serum ferritin levels during oral cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol treatment of diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia in women
Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.
research This Month in Archives of Dermatology
Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
research Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens
Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
research The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the post-partum period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
research Cardiometabolic profile of young women with hypoprolactinemia
Low prolactin in young women may increase heart and metabolism risks.
research Polymorphism of CAG and GGN repeats of androgen receptor gene in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Longer GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Management of Facial Hair in Women
Healthcare providers should know how to manage facial hair issues in women due to their social impact.
research USE OF SPIRONOLACTONE IN COMBINATION WITH AN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE IN TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
research Female androgenetic alopecia: An update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research Alopecia and hirsutism*
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review
Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.
research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) as an Early Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.
research Comparison of Diane 35 and Diane 35 plus finasteride in the treatment of hirsutism
Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.
research Management of androgenetic alopecia
Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
research Review of oral minoxidil as treatment of hair disorders: in search of the perfect dose
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
research Hirsutism: A Clinico-investigative Study
Most cases of excessive hair growth in women are caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome and are linked to higher free testosterone levels.
research Defining hyperandrogenaemia according to the free androgen index in Chinese women: a cross-sectional study
FAI values above 6.4 may suggest high androgen levels and increased metabolic risks in Chinese women of reproductive age.
research Current and emerging treatment strategies for hair loss in women of color
Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
research Spironolactone May be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Physiological changes in scalp, facial and body hair after the menopause: a cross-sectional population-based study of subjective changes
After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
research Androgen profile in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their reproductive years
Chinese women with PCOS have higher androgen levels, which change with age and weight.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.