56 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR04-484 ointment shows promise for treating skin issues from cancer therapies.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Menopause reduces skin fat, but treatments like magnolol and PLLA-SCA can help restore skin health.
24 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2002 in “NCSU Libraries Repository (North Carolina State University Libraries)” 17b-Estradiol in skin affects hair growth and tumor promotion.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
9 citations
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
42 citations
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July 1982 in “PubMed” Loestrin effectively normalizes testosterone levels and improves PCOS symptoms with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” S-equol supplements significantly reduced menopausal symptoms in most women.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The synthetic retinoid EC23 thickens skin and promotes hair growth more effectively and with a lower dose than natural retinoids.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
16 citations
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August 2014 in “International Journal of Women's Health” The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estetrol helps keep scalp hair in the growth phase longer and improves hair follicle health by affecting the hair root and increasing stem cells.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Transgender acne treatment requires a tailored approach with ongoing topical treatments and ceramide-rich moisturizers.
65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dexamethasone may influence hair growth by altering estrogen receptor activity in hair cells.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Electric pulse treatments for breast cancer show promise in being safer and more effective, with fewer side effects.
17 citations
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January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Practical radiation oncology” Total skin electron therapy is an effective treatment for mycosis fungoides, balancing effectiveness and side effects.
A new lipid-based formula using myristyl myristate can improve estradiol treatment for hair loss.
8 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical estrogen treatments did not change hair growth in certain mouse strains, questioning previous findings on their role in hair growth control.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.
35 citations
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October 2005 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Polymers increased skin permeation and stability of steroid hormones in liposomal formulations.
42 citations
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology” Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
64 citations
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January 1998 in “Drugs” Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Tiny lipid particles carrying 17-α-estradiol gather in hair follicles, which may help target alopecia treatment.
November 2007 in “Neuro-chirurgie/Neurochirurgie” Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
January 2020 in “Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society” Tiny lipid particles loaded with a hormone gather in hair follicles, which may help treat hair loss.