Skin Androgen-Related Disorders: Hormonal Treatment
January 2023
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research A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
This review discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that current medications like finasteride and minoxidil can slow hair loss but only partially restore hair growth, with early treatment offering better outcomes.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Solution of 0.25% Finasteride Admixed with 3% Minoxidil vs. 3% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that a topical solution combining 0.25% finasteride with 3% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, as measured by hair density, diameter, and global assessment, in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to 3% minoxidil alone, over 24 weeks without systemic adverse effects reported.
research Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Male-Pattern and Female-Pattern Hair Loss, 2017 Version
This article updates Japanese guidelines for diagnosing and treating male and female-pattern hair loss, recommending specific drugs and therapies while advising against certain treatments for female-pattern hair loss.
research A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
This review finds preliminary evidence suggesting that topical finasteride may significantly reduce hair loss and increase hair counts in treating androgenetic alopecia, with a promising safety profile.
research Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
This study reported that estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives, antiandrogens, and insulin sensitizers are more effective than placebo in treating hirsutism in women, with combination therapies generally proving superior to monotherapy.
research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review
This systematic review concluded that the support for using spironolactone at commonly prescribed doses is based on evidence of limited quality.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
This study found that topical minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss, finasteride was not more effective than placebo, and laser devices showed inconsistent results but increased hair count compared to baseline.
research Multi-Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
This article reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia and suggests that therapy should be personalized and targeted at various pathophysiological aspects, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Effect of Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Recalcitrant to Finasteride
This study suggests that dutasteride may be a viable alternative for Korean men with androgenetic alopecia who do not respond to finasteride, as it improved hair density and thickness in most participants.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
This study reported no significant difference in efficacy or sexual dysfunction risk between 5α-reductase inhibitors and placebo for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that dutasteride 0.5 mg may be considered pending further research.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
This review examines hormonal influences on acne development and available hormonal therapies but reports no new clinical results.
research Hair: What Is New in Diagnosis and Management?
This review discusses treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and the benefits of combined therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
research Comparative Effectiveness of Finasteride vs Serenoa Repens in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Year Study
In this study, 68% of patients treated with finasteride showed improved hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, compared to 38% with Serenoa repens, indicating finasteride's superior efficacy.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments
This article reviews current knowledge on the causes, diagnosis, and medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, particularly in men, and reports no new findings.
research An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism
This review discusses the physiology of hair growth, common abnormal patterns of hirsutism, and examines differential diagnoses and treatment options, but provides no new clinical findings.
research Promising Therapies for Treating and Preventing Androgenic Alopecia
This review discusses various treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and experimental options, but reports limited clinical trial evidence for efficacy.
research Skin Academy: Hair, Skin, Hormones and Menopause – Current Status on the Management of Hair Disorders in Menopausal Women
This review examines hair and skin disorders in post-menopausal women and notes a lack of evidence supporting specific treatments for this population.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
This review discusses the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and management of hirsutism in women, noting that effective treatment requires addressing the root cause as well as the hair growth.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
This article discusses the development of an evidence-based guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research results.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies
This review discusses the indications, contraindications, and potential for using hormonal therapy as a first-line treatment for acne in females, but reports no new clinical results.
research Efficacy of an Oral Contraceptive Containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara) in Moderate Acne Resolution: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial
This study found that the combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate was effective in reducing moderate papulopustular acne and other androgen-related skin disorders compared to placebo.
research Hair Loss in Women
This article discusses the evaluation and management of a 45-year-old woman with diffuse scalp-hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
research Dermatology of Androgen-Related Disorders
This review discusses the dermatologic manifestations of hyperandrogenism in women and outlines the diagnostic approach and treatment options, reporting no new clinical results.
research Hirsutism
This article discusses evaluation and treatment options for a 19-year-old woman with slowly progressive hair growth and reports no new clinical findings.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy
This review discusses the genetic factors contributing to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the potential for developing more effective therapies based on recent discoveries, but reports no new clinical results.
research A Comparison of the Relative Efficacy of Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Acne in Hyperandrogenic Women
In this study, low doses of cyproterone acetate with ethinylestradiol were as effective as low-dose flutamide in reducing acne severity in hyperandrogenic women, while finasteride was less effective.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
This article discusses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss and concludes that available medical treatments are effective in reversing or stabilizing the condition in most cases of mild-to-moderate severity.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
This article discusses the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata with finasteride and minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss
This study reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair growth and slowed hair loss in men with frontal scalp hair thinning over one year, and these benefits continued or improved in the second year.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
In male pattern hair loss, this study found that finasteride 1 mg daily significantly slowed hair loss and increased hair growth over two years compared to placebo.
research Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
In this study, both cyproterone acetate-estrogen combination (Diane®) and finasteride were effective in reducing hirsutism, but Diane® showed greater long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
research Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission
This study found that both a high dose of CPA and GnRHa are effective for treating hirsutism in hyperandrogenic women, but GnRHa with add-back therapy may lead to a longer remission period.
research Leuprolide and Estrogen Versus Oral Contraceptive Pills for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Prospective Randomized Study
This study found that treatment with leuprolide plus cyclic estrogen/progestin may lead to a faster and greater improvement in hirsutism compared to a standard oral contraceptive regimen.
research Comparison of Flutamide and Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study found that flutamide was more effective than spironolactone in reducing symptoms of hirsutism and related conditions in premenopausal women, with fewer discontinuations due to side effects.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
This study found that combining flutamide with an oral contraceptive significantly reduced hirsutism, acne, and seborrhea in patients after seven months, without significant side effects.
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research [Systematic treatment with sex hormones in dermatology].
This article discusses the effectiveness and indications of sex hormone therapy for various skin disorders and emphasizes the importance of avoiding androgen-effective contraceptives, but reports no new clinical results.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Skin and Hair Disease
This review discusses the role of androgen hormones in skin and hair conditions and highlights the potential of antiandrogen therapies in dermatology, reporting no new results.
research Skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism: an update
In this review, the authors discuss various skin conditions linked to hyperandrogenism, such as acne and alopecia, with a focus on androgen-targeted therapies, suggesting these are generally more effective than non-androgen-targeted options.