research Use of Cyproterone Acetate in the Treatment of Acne, Hirsutism, and Virilism
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
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research JAK Inhibitors: New Players in the Field of Immune-Mediated Diseases Beyond Rheumatoid Arthritis
JAK inhibitors are effective in treating various immune-related diseases, not just rheumatoid arthritis.
research Safety and Efficacy of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib Citrate in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
research Activity of Sorafenib Against Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis
Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Interferon Alfa-2a in the Treatment of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.
research Androgen Receptor Antagonists Structure-Activity Relationships
Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research BRAF Inhibitor Dabrafenib in Patients with Metastatic BRAF-Mutant Thyroid Cancer
Dabrafenib was effective and well tolerated in treating thyroid cancer with a specific mutation.
research Long-Term Follow-Up of Leucoderma Patients Treated with Transplants of Autologous Cultured Melanocytes, Ultrathin Epidermal Sheets, and Basal Cell Layer Suspension
Transplantation is effective for stable leucoderma but not for progressive, widespread vitiligo vulgaris.
research Action of Isotretinoin in Acne Rosacea and Gram-Negative Folliculitis
Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
research Anthracycline Analogs: The Past, Present, And Future
Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Comparison of Flutamide and Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.
research British Association of Dermatologists' Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis 2014
Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
research Budesonide for Maintenance of Remission in Crohn's Disease
Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Cost-Effectiveness of Palliative Chemotherapy in Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer
Palliative chemotherapy is cost-effective for advanced gastric and colorectal cancer but not clearly for pancreatic-biliary cancer.
research Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib was effective in treating alopecia areata in two major trials.
research British Association of Dermatologists Guidelines on the Efficacy and Use of Acitretin in Dermatology
Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research Facial Feminization Surgery: Current State of the Art
Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
research Electrolysis: Observations from 13 Years and 140,000 Hours of Experience
Electrolysis is effective for permanent hair removal, but technique is key to avoid scarring, and sometimes hormonal treatment is needed for women with hirsutism.
research The Use of Cyclosporine in Dermatology: Part I
Cyclosporine is effective for skin conditions but has declined in use due to toxicity concerns.
research JAK Inhibitors for Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
research A Novel Use of Spironolactone: Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective in treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Potassium Channel Therapeutics at the Bedside
Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
research Hair Regrowth
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate-estrogen most effective for hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient needs.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
research Oral Retinoids: Present Status
Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.