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research Androgenic effects of oral contraceptives: Implications for patient compliance

22 citations , January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine”

This article reviews the negative effects of androgenic disorders and highlights that newer oral contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce these effects and improve compliance, but it reports no new results.

research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne

16 citations , July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada”

This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.

research [Contraceptive methods for adolescents].

October 1985 in “PubMed”

This review discusses contraceptive options for adolescent girls, highlighting potential recommendations and contraindications, and reports no new clinical findings.

Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris

research Treatment guidelines in adult women

1 citations , March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders

22 citations , January 2002 in “Treatments in endocrinology”

This review examines the role of androgens in cutaneous disorders and the potential therapeutic effects of different oral contraceptives, noting variations in individual responses and the influence of genetic and local factors but reports no new clinical results.

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community 1.5 years on fin only (1mg daily)

in Progress Pictures 293 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment with finasteride, which has shown positive results for the user over 1.5 years. Concerns about using minoxidil due to its toxicity to pets, especially cats, are also highlighted.

community Low dose finestaride 6 month progress (0,25mg)

in Progress Pictures 5 upvotes 5 months ago

The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.