research Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
480-510 / 1000+ results research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
research Topical Retinoids: Role and Place in Acne Therapy
Topical retinoids are important for treating acne effectively and safely.
research Acne Necrotica in Its Entirety: When It Starts, and After It Evolves
Acne necrotica can be effectively treated with topical cream and antibiotics.
research N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Dermatitis Models and Activates Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt helps reduce skin inflammation and improves skin cell growth and healing.
research A Novel Hand-Held Low-Level Light Therapy Device for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Single-Arm Prospective Clinical Study
A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
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 Association of Acne Tarda with Endocrinological Disorders
Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
research Evaluation of Total Oxidant and Total Antioxidant Status in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Acne patients have higher levels of oxidative stress, but it's not clear if it causes or results from acne; antioxidants might help treat acne.
research Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics and Hormonal Profile of Adult Females with Acne Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital
Most adult females with acne do not have hormonal imbalances, but some show signs of excess male hormones.
research Antiglycants
Anti-glycation treatments might slow skin aging, but more research is needed.
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 Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
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 Antiandrogen Therapy of Acne, Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
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.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research Role of Insulin, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1, Hyperglycemic Food, and Milk Consumption in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Inhibition of Skin 5α-Reductase by Oral Contraceptive Progestins In Vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
research Dermatology of Androgen-Related Disorders
Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research The Management of Postacne Scarring
New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido
DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
research Evidence-Based Approach to Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism in Women
The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Profile of Dermatological Consultations in Brazil (2018)
In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.