11 citations
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Acne in adult women is often linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in those who are younger, have premenstrual acne flare-ups, and irregular periods.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.
December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Acne is more common and severe in females, often with pre-menstrual flare-ups and associated with seborrhea.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
17 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may be beneficial for women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
FemmeBalance supplement significantly improved PMS symptoms in women.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Spironolactone may help women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
62 citations
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March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
46 citations
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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.
December 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” COVID-19 vaccination is generally safe for people with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
41 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dermatologists can help diagnose endocrine disorders like PCOS and metabolic syndrome by looking at skin symptoms.
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.
45 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hormones might affect the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa, but their exact role is unclear.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests a possible connection between rapid weight loss and hair loss, and reports a case of skin condition improvement after stopping acne medication.
269 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
31 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
125 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.