Hormonal Contraceptives And Dermatology

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.

Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.

The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.

Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.

FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.

ESR2 gene variations may be linked to female pattern hair loss.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.

Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.

The contraceptive implant Implanon may be linked to hair loss, but the reported case of alopecia could be unrelated to the implant.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.

Finasteride effectively treats hidradenitis suppurativa for most patients.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Diane-35 effectively reduces hair loss and thinning in women.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Having enough iron improves the effectiveness of a specific hair loss treatment in women.

Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.

Cyproterone acetate effectively treats female hair loss by increasing healthy hair and decreasing unhealthy hair, but doesn't change hair thickness.

Taking hormonal contraceptives can cause skin changes, including hair loss, due to the effects of synthetic sex hormones.

Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.