December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
The document concludes that hair loss in women can be treated with topical treatments or hormone therapy depending on the cause.
September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The birth control pill containing ethinylestradiol and chlormadinone may help treat acne and other skin and hair conditions related to hormones.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
August 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.
September 2008 in “UK vet. Companion animal” Castration is preferred for non-breeding male dogs with BPH, but other treatments are available with specific pros and cons.
Hirsutism, often caused by PCOS, is treated with medication and weight loss is important for obese women with PCOS.
November 2004 in “Medical Journal of Indonesia” Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.
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.
June 2002 in “Current obstetrics and gynaecology/Current obstetrics & gynaecology” Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, often caused by high androgen levels and polycystic ovary syndrome, can be treated with medication and weight management.
December 2000 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Antiandrogen therapy may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics” Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
March 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
January 1989 in “Handbook of experimental pharmacology” Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.
March 1988 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
January 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
February 1978 in “PubMed” Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
March 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
March 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Hormonal therapies, especially antiandrogens, can help manage Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
December 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” Antiandrogens block male hormones and are not safe during pregnancy.
March 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” PCOS is a hormonal issue in women that is usually treated with birth control pills, metformin, and lifestyle changes, with early treatment helping to reduce complications and improve life quality.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.