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Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.
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research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
research Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
research Clinical and Endocrine Effects of Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
research RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Presentation of a Meningioma in a Transwoman After Nine Years of Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Intake: Case Report and Literature Review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research What Every Physician Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
research The Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome Is Higher Among Brazilian Women With PCOS, Menstrual Irregularity, and Hyperandrogenism
Brazilian women with PCOS and both menstrual irregularity and high male hormone levels have a higher chance of having metabolic syndrome.
research The Effect of 5-Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Is as Effective as Daily Administration for the Treatment of Hirsute Women
Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study
Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research A Comparative Study of Aldactone and Diane in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research Transplants from Balding and Hairy Androgenetic Alopecia Scalp Regrow Hair Comparably Well on Immunodeficient Mice
Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
research Long-Term Response of Hirsutism and Other Hyperandrogenic Symptoms to Combination Therapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
research Factors Affecting the Course and Severity of Adult Acne: Observational Cohort Study
Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.
research Adrenal Steroid Precursors Exert Potent Androgenic Action in the Hamster Sebaceous Glands of Flank Organs and Ears
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research Lack of Endocrine Systemic Side Effects After Topical Application of Spironolactone in Men
Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Prevention Rather Than Regrowth
Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
research Serenoa Repens as an Endocrine Disruptor in a 10-Year-Old Girl: A New Case Report
Serenoa repens may cause early puberty and should be used cautiously in children.
research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Dietary Supplement Containing a Lipid Co-Extract from Serenoa Repens and Pygeum Africanum for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
research Molecular Interactions of Natural and Synthetic Steroids in Female Hamsters’ Flank Organs
Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Treat hair loss in postmenopausal women with diet, avoiding certain drugs, and using medications like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Optimized Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Dutasteride Delivery: Improving Therapeutic Efficiency and Minimizing Adverse Effects
The new delivery method for dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
research A Review on Polyherbal and Supplemental Approach to Treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Phytotherapeutic compounds and supplements can help manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review With a Focus on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Management
PCOS requires personalized treatment to improve life quality and reduce health risks.