research Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Medical Treatment of Noncicatricial Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
research In Vitroandin VivoStructure-Activity Relationships of Novel Androgen Receptor Ligands with Multiple Substituents in the B-Ring
Certain changes to the B-ring of androgen receptor ligands can increase their effectiveness for potential treatments of muscle and bone conditions.
research Platelet-rich plasma as a therapy for androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research 5alpha-reductase inhibitors - a new hope in dermatology?
Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Comprehensive clinical management of hirsutism
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women include insulin modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
research STATUS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
research Early COVID-19 Therapy with Azithromycin Plus Nitazoxanide, Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine in Outpatient Settings Significantly Reduced Symptoms Compared to Known Outcomes in Untreated Patients
Early treatment with azithromycin and other drugs reduced COVID-19 symptoms and complications.
research Discovery of Natural Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Hair Loss in Women
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Comparison of spironolactone and spironolactone plus metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Management of Recurrent Ischemic Priapism 2014: A Complex Condition with Devastating Consequences
Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
research HAIR DISORDERS
The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
research Three cases of androgen‐dependent disease associated with myotonic dystrophy
Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
research Prescribing of cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol in UK general practice: a retrospective descriptive study using The Health Improvement Network
The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.
research Effects of an oral contraceptive containing chlormadinone acetate and ethinylestradiol on hair and skin quality in women wishing to use hormonal contraception
The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
research How to Evaluate Acne in Reproductive-Age Women: An Epidemiological Study in Chinese Communities
Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
research Comparison of Finasteride, Metformin, and Finasteride Plus Metformin in PCOS
Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate for Use in Dermatological Disorders
Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
research ANDROGEN METABOLISM AS IT AFFECTS HAIR GROWTH IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
research Correlation Between Nongenomic Action of C19-Steroids and COVID-19 Severity
Low testosterone may increase COVID-19 severity in men.
research Practical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Early diagnosis and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa are important to prevent serious physical and mental effects.
research FINASTERIDE INHIBITS 5?-REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN HUMAN DERMAL FIBROBLASTS: PREDICTION OF ITS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION IN ANDROGEN-RELATED SKIN DISEASES
Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.
research Androgenic modulation of arterial baroreceptor dysfunction and neuroinflammation in endotoxic male rats
Testosterone affects blood pressure control and inflammation in male rats with endotoxic shock, and blocking certain hormones may help treat it.
research The efficacy of oral isotretinoin versus cyproterone compound in female patients with acne and the triad of cutaneous hyperandrogenism: A randomized clinical trial
Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
research The serum evaluation of sex hormones including DHEAs, DHT, testosterone in oral lichen planus patients
Sex hormones do not cause oral lichen planus.
research Hair loss in women
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
research The Serum Evaluation of Sex Hormones Including DHEAs, DHT, Testosterone in Oral Lichen Planus Patients
Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.
research Role of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
research Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.