research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Monotheca buxifolia Leaf Extract; Their Biological Activities and Use in Fabrication of Nano-Biosensor
Zinc oxide nanoparticles made from Monotheca buxifolia leaves showed strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth effects.
research Lack of efficacy of polysorbate 60 in the treatment of male pattern baldness
Polysorbate 60 does not help with male pattern baldness.
research Behavioral effects and somnolence due to levetiracetam versus oxcarbazepine — a retrospective comparison study of North Indian patients with refractory epilepsy
Levetiracetam often causes behavioral issues, while oxcarbazepine is more likely to cause sleepiness in epilepsy patients.
research Production of mannosylerythritol lipids and their application in cosmetics
Mannosylerythritol lipids are good for skin and hair care products.
research Diagnosis and Management of Infertility due to Anovulation
The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
research Natural Molecules in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): An Analytical Review
Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.
research On Photo-Stability of Oxybenzone
Estrogen receptors may not affect mouse hair growth as previously thought, and oxybenzone in sunscreen is stable in sunlight.
research Monoolein-alginate beads as a platform to promote adenosine cutaneous localization and wound healing
Monoolein-alginate beads help heal wounds by controlling moisture and effectively delivering adenosine to the skin.
research Phenytoin‐mediated androgen metabolism in gingival fibroblasts
Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
research Effect of a non-ionic surfactant on skin-retention of cationic minoxidil microparticles suspended in an anionic surfactant solution
Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
research The anti-androgen combination, flutamide plus finasteride, paradoxically suppressed LH and androgen concentrations in pregnant spotted hyenas, but not in males
Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.
research Isolation and structural identification of a novel minoxidil analogue in an illegal dietary supplement: triaminodil
A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
research Topical Cyperus rotundus essential oil for treatment of axillary hyperpigmentation: a randomized, double‐blind, active‐ and placebo‐controlled study
Cyperus rotundus essential oil effectively treats underarm darkening, reduces inflammation, and slows hair growth.
research Minoxidil 1 mg orally versus minoxidil 5% solution topically for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: a randomized clinical trial
Oral minoxidil 1 mg is effective and safe for female hair loss, with less shedding but more hair growth on the body.
research Evaluating the safety profile of α-1 blockers, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and PDE5I for BPH: a disproportionality analysis of real-world adverse events based on FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS)
These medications for BPH have known risks and may have new side effects.
research Ethinylestradiol/Chlormadinone Acetate
The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
research SUBSTYTUCJA EGZOGENNYCH CHOLINESTERAZ W LECZENIU CIĘŻKICH ZATRUĆ ZWIĄZKAMI FOSFOROORGANICZNYMI
Combining standard treatment with exogenous cholinesterases can improve outcomes in severe organophosphate poisoning.
research ‘The pill’: pimples, pigmentation and alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
research Intoxication massive au lithium associée à une alopécie télogène diffuse
A woman survived a massive lithium overdose that caused a form of hair loss.
research Inositol: From the Ovulation Induction to the Androgenetic Alopecia
research Pharmacologic Therapy of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that treating PCOS requires a combination of drugs to manage reproductive and metabolic symptoms, with more research needed on combination therapies.
research 414 A fitst-in-human study of BLZ-100 (tozuleristide) demonstrates tolerability and fluorescence contrast in skin cancer
BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
research Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research Pharmacotherapy of polycystic ovary syndrome - an update
New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
research Emulgel: A Novel Approach For Hydrophobic Drugs
Emulgels effectively deliver hydrophobic drugs for skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
research Dermatologists’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Pattern Toward Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
research Utilization of Contraception Methods and Side Effects among Women Attending the Maternal and Child Healthcare Centers in Mukalla City, Hadhramout, Yemen
Many women using contraception in Mukalla, Yemen, experience side effects like hair loss and mood swings, needing personalized care.
research Sublingual Minoxidil 5 mg versus Oral Minoxidil 5 mg for male androgenetic alopecia: A double‐blind randomized clinical trial
Sublingual and oral minoxidil are equally effective for hair growth, but sublingual causes fewer palpitations.
research Oral Supplementation with <sc>l</sc>-Cystine, <i>Serenoa repens</i>, <i>Cucurbita pepo</i>, and <i>Pygeum africanum</i> in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study
The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.