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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 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.

Oral Contraception and the Treatment of Acne: Current Perspectives

research Oral Contraception and the Treatment of Acne: Where are we?

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

Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.

research COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL ISOTRETINOIN AND CYPROTERONE COMPOUND IN ACNE TREATMENT AMONG ADULT FEMALES WITH CUTANEOUS HYPERANDROGENISM: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY.

January 2024

This study found that cyproterone compound is not more effective than oral isotretinoin in treating nodulocystic acne in adult females with SAHA syndrome or cutaneous hyperandrogenism, suggesting isotretinoin may be preferable due to its established effectiveness in reducing acne lesions.

research Oral Contraceptives and Cyproterone Acetate in Female Acne Treatment

30 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

This review discusses hormonal influences and treatment considerations in female acne, particularly highlighting the role of androgens in persistent or resistant cases, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Fractional ablative CO₂ laser and oral isotretinoin—A prospective randomized controlled split‐face trial comparing concurrent versus delayed laser treatment for acne scars

8 citations , August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

This study observed that treating acne scars with fractional ablative laser concurrently with isotretinoin improved outcomes more effectively compared to applying the laser 6 months after isotretinoin treatment ended, as measured by the Quantitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System.

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community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Burning sensation and acne along temples accompanied by aggressive recession. On 0.5mg dut, 1.25mg fin EOD, and oral min 5mg daily.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

community [PLEASE HELP] oral minoxidil has made all my insecurities worse with minimal benefits.

4 upvotes 7 months ago

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 Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

80 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.

community What I've learned 2 years of treatment (Dut + Oral Min + other things)

63 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user regained 95% of their hair using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and doxycycline for skin health, emphasizing patience and consistent treatment. They noted that dutasteride is more effective than finasteride, and maintaining good skin health is crucial for treatment success.

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