research Hirsutism
Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
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30 / 123 resultsresearch Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research The Efficacy of Oral Isotretinoin Versus Cyproterone Compound in Female Patients With Acne and the Triad of Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
research Altered Brain And Pituitary Androgen Metabolism By Prenatal, Perinatal Or Pre- And Postnatal Finasteride, Flutamide Or Dihydrotestosterone Treatment In Juvenile Male Rats
Treatment during development affects hormone balance and sexual behavior in male rats.
research Hirsutography: Photographic Measurement of Linear Hair Growth in Hirsute Women During Comparison of Anti-Androgen Treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research Antiandrogen And Hormonal Treatment Of Acne
Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
research The Efficacy of an Adjuvant Norethisterone (Jenapharm) Therapy in Endometrial Cancer
Norethisterone (jenapharm) therapy is effective for endometrial cancer.
research Efficacy and Safety of Spironolactone Versus Bicalutamide in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Comparative Study
Bicalutamide is more effective and safer than spironolactone for treating female hair loss.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data
Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.
research Do Pleiotropic Effects of Spironolactone in Women With PCOS Make It More Than an Anti-Androgen? Evidence From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research The Role of Hormones in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review
Hormone imbalance is linked to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition, and treatments like anti-androgenic therapy and metformin can help. It's also suggested to check patients for insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Treatment of Moderately Severe Virilism of Women with Diane and Androcur 10
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
research Pharmacology of Anti-Androgens in the Skin
Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Etiopathogenic Aspects, Diagnostic Methods, and Therapeutic Approaches
Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparative Review
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.
research Clinical Applications of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are effective for conditions like prostate cancer and skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits and minimize side effects.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism
Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.
research Targeting Pharmacological and Nanotechnology Based Therapeutics for Management of Hirsutism: A Comprehensive State-of-the-Art
New treatments for excessive hair growth in women, including advanced drugs and nanotechnology, show promise for better results.
research Carcinogenic Nitrite Preparations
Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.
research Experience in Treating Androgen-Dependent Diseases: Androgenetic Alopecia, Acne Agminata, Hirsutism with the Preparation Diane
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
research Prophylaxis of Recurring Low-Flow Priapism: Experimental Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection into the Ischiocavernosus Muscle
Botulinum neurotoxin injections into the pelvic muscles successfully prevented priapism relapse for over six months.
research The Pill: Pimples, Pigmentation, and Alopecia?
Birth control pills can improve or cause acne and hair issues, with improvements more common, and may affect skin pigmentation.
research Hair Sciences: An Interview with Dr. Rodney Sinclair on Female Pattern Hair Loss
Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
research Liarozole: A Novel Treatment Approach for Advanced Prostate Cancer - Results of a Large Randomized Trial Versus Cyproterone Acetate
Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
research Anti-Androgens: Their Use in Dermatology
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
research Cancer Chemotherapy: An Introduction
The book concludes that despite progress, cancer drug treatments have not met the expectations set in the 1960s and 1970s.
research Parenteral and Oral Cyproterone Acetate Treatment in Severe Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.