research Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism
Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
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research Low-Level Laser Treatment Accelerated Hair Regrowth in a Rat Model of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
research Treatment of Hirsutism and Acne with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: An Endocrine Skin Disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Evaluation of Clinical Adverse Effects and Laboratory Changes in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Treated with Oral Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet in Acne
Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Studying the Genetic Predisposing Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?
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 A Review of Hormone-Based Therapies to Treat Adult Acne Vulgaris in Women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Acne Severity and the Global Acne Grading System in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Iatrogenic Injury of Skin: New Drugs and New Concepts
New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
research Isoniazid-Induced Alopecia
Stopping isoniazid can reverse hair loss caused by the drug.
research Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Protects CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Stem Cells Against Androgen-Induced Apoptosis Through the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway in Patients With Androgenic Alopecia
A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
research Acne: Diet and Acnegenesis
Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage: An Experimental Animal Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
research Management of Acne Vulgaris with Hormonal Therapies in Adult Female Patients
Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
research Serum Irisin: A Prognostic Marker for Severe Acne Vulgaris
Lower irisin levels in the blood may indicate more severe acne.
research Inhibitory Effect of Tianeptine on Catagen Induction in Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions Induced by Ultrasonic Wave Stress in Mice
Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Induced by Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil can cause inflamed, ingrown hairs in the beard area.
research Evaluation of Biophysical Skin Parameters and Hair Changes in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Treated with Isotretinoin, and the Effect of Biotin Use on These Parameters
Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
research Successful Treatment of Corticosteroid-Induced Rosacea-Like Dermatitis with Platelet-Rich Plasma Mesotherapy: Report of Seven Cases
Platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy improved symptoms in patients with corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis.
research How to Evaluate Acne in Reproductive-Age Women: An Epidemiological Study in Chinese Communities
Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
research Endocrine Disorders and Hormonal Therapy for Adolescent Acne
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research 3D-SeboSkin Model for Human Ex Vivo Studies of Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa
Scientists created a 3D skin model to study a chronic skin disease and test treatments.
research Can Antibiotic-Induced Changes in the Composition of the Hair Follicle Microbiome Regulate Human Hair Growth?
Antibiotics might affect hair growth by changing the bacteria in hair follicles.
research Role of Diet in Acne
Eating nuts, chocolate candy, and red tea might worsen acne, while eating more fresh vegetables could reduce it.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.