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Glossary Hormonal acne treatment

therapies targeting acne caused by hormonal imbalances

Hormonal acne treatment refers to therapies aimed at addressing acne caused by hormonal imbalances, often seen in teenagers and women. These treatments can include oral contraceptives, anti-androgen medications like spironolactone, and lifestyle changes to regulate hormone levels, thereby reducing the occurrence of acne.

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research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?

31 citations , June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

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 Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update

46 citations , September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This article reviews the hormonal pathogenesis and treatment strategies for acne vulgaris, particularly in women with severe or treatment-resistant cases, associating it with hormonal imbalances and hyperandrogenism.

research ANTIANDROGEN AND HORMONAL TREATMENT OF ACNE

38 citations , October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This review discusses inflammatory and medication-related skin conditions associated with kidney disease and emphasizes the importance of timely referral to nephrology, reporting no new clinical results.

research The use of hormonal agents in the treatment of acne

14 citations , June 2016 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review examines hormonal therapies for acne in females, noting their effectiveness and encouraging further study and use to reduce antibiotic reliance, but it reports no new results.

research Exploring Acne Treatments: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Emerging Therapies

68 citations , May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This review of acne management strategies highlights current treatments, such as topical and systemic therapies, procedural methods, and dietary changes, while also discussing emerging options like biologics and probiotics as potential future treatments, emphasizing personalized care due to acne's complex nature.

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community Fin completely cured my highly resistant hormonal acne 22m

7 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.

community is anyone using ru58841 against acne?

in Technology 3 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 is discussed as a potential treatment for acne and hair loss, with users debating its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Concerns about RU58841's side effects and lack of clinical trials are raised, while some users share their personal experiences and routines involving RU58841 for hair loss.

community Finasteride induced acne!? ANY suggestions pls! Zinc?

11 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride may cause acne for some users, possibly due to increased testosterone or estrogen levels. Zinc, gluconic acid, and B5 cream are suggested treatments for managing this acne.

community Hormonal Imbalance Theory and the "Trash Hormone"...

2 upvotes 3 years ago

Balancing hormones, particularly testosterone and DHT, may prevent hair loss and slow aging. Treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, zinc, magnesium, collagen, and natural DHT-blocking shampoos.

community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.

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