research Anti-androgen therapy in dermatology: a review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research Hyperandrogenism: Acne and Hirsutism
Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.
research New developments in our understanding of acne pathogenesis and treatment
We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, and early treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.
research Diagnosis and Challenges of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disease
Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
research Noncontraceptive Use of Contraceptive Agents
Contraceptive agents help with menstrual issues, acne, and other health conditions in teens.
research 133 TIME LAGS BETWEEN VARIOUS MATURITY MEASURES AND SPERMACRCHE
Certain maturity signs appear before and after the first release of sperm in boys.
research Oral Contraception and the Treatment of Acne: Where are we?
Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Their Relationship with Serum Testosterone and DHEAS Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross‑Sectional Clinical Study
Hirsutism and acne indicate high androgen levels in women with PCOS, suggesting early treatment can help.
research Genome-wide meta-analysis implicates mediators of hair follicle development and morphogenesis in risk for severe acne
Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
research Cutaneous manifestation of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
research Retrospective Comparison of Inflammatory Markers in Severe Acne Vulgaris Patients and Normal Population
Severe acne patients have higher inflammatory markers than healthy people.
research Pharmacological basis for clinical use of antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research A review on nutracosmetic for skin care
Safer, alternative therapies like herbal treatments and lifestyle changes are needed for acne.
research Treatment of the adolescent patient with polycystic ovary syndrome
More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
research Precocious Puberty
Precocious puberty is starting earlier due to factors like obesity and chemicals, with treatment focusing on preserving height and addressing social issues.
research Androgenisierung: Diagnostik und Therapie – Akne vulgaris, Hirsutismus, female pattern hair loss
The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
research Serum irisin level in patients with acne vulgaris
Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
research Giant folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma
A 15-year-old boy had a rare skin growth on his buttock.
research Traumatic Anserine Folliculosis: A Case Report With Review of Differential Diagnosis
Traumatic anserine folliculosis is a harmless skin condition in young males that needs correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Prevalence of androgenic alopecia in 14- to 18-year-old female high school students in Shiraz
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Associated Acne: The Interplay of Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, and Therapeutic Strategies
PCOS-related acne can be managed by targeting hormones and insulin resistance.
research How to treat acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Review of the available literature
The paper reviews acne treatments for women with PCOS but doesn't give specific advice.
research Alopecic Scalp Cysts Following Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin can cause rare scalp cysts and hair loss, treatable with medication.
research Precocious puberty in a 24 month old Nigerian girl: case report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Precocious Puberty
Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.
research Nutrition and acne
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research ODP265 Bph, Androgenic Alopecia, and Acne – Markers of Progesterone Deficiency
Correcting vitamin D and progesterone deficiencies can significantly improve hair loss, acne, and BPH symptoms.