April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Biosensors” A new, efficient method has been developed to detect darolutamide and thalidomide, drugs used for certain hair loss and prostate cancer treatments, in pharmaceuticals and body fluids.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” The cream-mask and gel-mask with certain plant extracts improved hair growth in rats similar to a common hair growth treatment.
46 citations,
April 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
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July 2003 in “Andrology” Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
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October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A method was found to accurately measure spironolactone and canrenone in blood samples using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
January 2008 in “Humana Press eBooks” Women with PCOS have higher risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and endometrial cancer.
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
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June 2022 in “Plants” Shallot extract may help with hair growth and treating hair loss.
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October 2022 in “American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology” Higher DHT levels are linked to worse heart changes in severe aortic valve stenosis patients.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Regenerative cellular therapies show promise for treating non-scarring hair loss but need more research.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
May 2023 in “Scientific Reports” The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
There are many ways to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, including lifestyle changes, surgery, and various medications, but more research is needed for better treatments.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
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March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
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September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
52 citations,
April 2008 in “Therapeutics and clinical risk management” The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
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September 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology” Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.