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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research Frequency of polycystic ovarian syndrome in women with postadolescent acne
Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
research Comment on “Androgens and women: COVID‐19 outcomes in women with acne vulgaris, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and hirsutism”
Women with conditions like PCOS may have a higher risk of COVID-19, but treatments like isotretinoin could help those with acne.
research Female type of adult acne: Physiological and psychological considerations and management
Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.
research Serum 3α-androstanediol-glucuronide is decreased in nonhirsute women with acne vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity DHT blockers for women, and your experiences with them?
A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.
community Disappointing news on Breezula/CB-03-01
The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.
community [PLEASE HELP] oral minoxidil has made all my insecurities worse with minimal benefits.
A woman experienced increased body hair and acne with minimal hair improvement after switching from topical to oral minoxidil. Suggestions included reducing the oral dose, trying spironolactone, returning to topical minoxidil, or considering laser treatment for body hair.
community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss
A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.
community Female on DHT blockers, need some advice.
A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.