research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research Insulin Resistance in Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris
Insulin might be involved in causing hair loss and acne.
research Contraception And The Skin
Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
research Novel Synergistic Approach for Bioactive Macromolecules: Evaluating the Efficacy of Goat Placenta Extract in PEGylated Liposomes and Microspicules for Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
Goat placenta extract in a special delivery system improved hair growth and thickness in chemotherapy patients.
research Secukinumab-Induced Alopecia Areata Successfully Treated with Tofacitinib in a Patient with Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
research Features of Hyperandrogenism in Men
Androgen levels can increase at any age, affecting symptoms like acne, hair loss, and prostate size.
research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System Database
Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS often causes skin issues like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, needing early treatment.
research Metformin: A Potential Treatment for Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Rosacea
Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Schoolchildren and Adolescents
The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
research Bariatric Surgery-Induced Telogen Effluvium (Bar SITE): Case Report and Review of Hair Loss Following Weight Loss Surgery
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
research Is the Effect Worth the Risk? The Most Common Complaints During Oral Isotretinoin Anti-Acne Therapy and Controversies Around Its Adverse Effects
Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
research Establishment and Characterization of Human Sebocytic Progenitor Cells That Can Differentiate Into Functional Sebocytes
Researchers created human cells that can turn into sebocytes, which may help study and treat skin conditions like acne.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Prevalence of Androgenic Alopecia in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Characterization of Associated Clinical and Biochemical Features
Hair loss is common in women with PCOS and is linked to symptoms like acne and excess hair but not to worse metabolic health.
research Third World Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology
The Third World Congress of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology discussed various topics like hair disorders, skin conditions, wound healing, shampoo technology, acne treatment, and the use of lasers in dermatology.
research Pilosebaceous Unit: Structure, Function, and Disorders
Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
research Journal Watch
A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Characterization of Lipid Profile in Psoriasis, Acne Vulgaris, and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
Psoriasis, acne, and hair loss are linked to unhealthy cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk.
research Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption
Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
research Prostatic Irradiation-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: A Review and Multidisciplinary Guide to Management in the Radical Radiotherapy Era (Part III on Psychosexual Therapy and the Masculine Self-Esteem)
Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
research Psychological Stress-Induced Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune and Apoptotic Pathways
Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
research The Opportunities and Challenges Regarding Induced Platelets from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Human pluripotent stem cells could be used to make platelets for medical use, but safety, effectiveness, and cost issues need to be resolved.
research Retinoic Acid-Induced Epidermal Transdifferentiation in Skin
Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
research Protective Role of Hesperidin in Finasteride-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Adult Male Wistar Rats: Insights Into Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Ultrastructure of Seminiferous Tubules
Hesperidin helps protect against testicular damage caused by finasteride.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 1
Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.