research Antiandrogenic progestins for treatment of signs of androgenisation and hormonal contraception
Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch [Antiandrogen therapy of acne, falling hair and hirsutism (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Phototrichogram as a tool to assess the effectiveness of minoxidil therapy in patients with androgenetic alopecia
research Treatment of hirsutism with cimetidine: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Dual‐Mode Vasodilator M119 Delivery to Hair Follicle via Dissolving Microneedle for Advanced Alopecia Treatment
A new microneedle system effectively delivers a vasodilator to hair follicles, promoting hair growth better than current treatments.
research Effects of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on circulating androgens and gonadotropin secretion in hirsute women.
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
research Lymphomatoid papulosis improving on hormone-replacement therapy
Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
research Ovarian hyperthecosis in a 62-year-old woman presenting with hyperandrogenism and elevated testosterone
Early diagnosis and surgery can improve symptoms of ovarian hyperthecosis in postmenopausal women.
research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia - eScholarship
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies: adverse effect surveillance and management
The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluation of the Efficacy Melasma Treatment with Oral Tranexamic Acid
Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.
research How to Choose the Optimal Starting Dose of Clomiphene Citrate (50 or 100 mg per Day) for a First Cycle of Ovulation Induction in Anovulatory PCOS Women?
Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.
research The role of androgen therapy
Androgens, male hormones, play a role in both men and women's health, and testosterone therapy can help women with low levels, but it's not suitable for pregnant or lactating women, or those with certain conditions.
research A Phase III, Multicenter, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Foam Versus Vehicle in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss.
5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
research Integrating Ayurvedic therapies with minoxidil: a randomized, single-blinded, parallel-controlled trial assessing the efficacy and safety of Traya's customized approach for treating male androgenetic alopecia
Combining Ayurvedic therapies with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth in men than using minoxidil alone.
research P6590Androgenic effects on ventricular repolarization: a translational study from pharmacovigilance databases to iPSC-cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
research The effects of benzodiazepines on hormones in women with idiopathic hirsutism
Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Comparative analysis of low-dose oral minoxidil with spironolactone versus finasteride or dutasteride in female androgenetic alopecia management
Both treatment combinations improved hair growth similarly and were safe.
research PD29-07 DRUGS ASSOCIATED THE MOST WITH MALE-FACTOR INFERTILITY: ASSESSMENT OF THE 2010-2020 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) PHARMACOVIGILANCE DATABASE
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
research Safety and tolerability of combination oral spironolactone and low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in adult females: A retrospective cohort study
The combination of spironolactone and low-dose minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss in adult females, with mostly mild side effects.
research Tratamento da alopecia através de aplicações de substâncias farmacológicas pelo método intradermoterapia: revisão da literatura
Intradermotherapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair loss.
research Imiquimod-induced effluvium after intravaginal application for treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Imiquimod used intravaginally for cervical issues can cause temporary hair loss, especially if severe side effects occur.
research Telitacicept for systemic lupus erythematosus with post‑surgical papillary thyroid carcinoma: A case report
Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research Patient satisfaction, side effects, and other reactions reported by adult men prescribed compounded, topical finasteride via a national telehealth platform: A retrospective analysis of real world data (Preprint)
Topical finasteride is well-tolerated and satisfies most users with minimal side effects.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?
Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.