research Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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research Innovative Use of Spironolactone as an Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
research The Benefits of Finasteride for Hirsute Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
research Management of Hair Loss in Women
Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.
research Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
research Dermatologic Care of Sexual and Gender Minority/LGBTQIA Youth, Part 2: Recognition and Management of the Unique Dermatologic Needs of SGM Adolescents
Pediatric dermatologists need to understand the unique skin health needs of LGBTQIA youth to provide better care.
research Unwanted Hair
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.
research Therapeutic Approach to Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
research An Approach to the Patient With Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.
research A Systematic Review of Antiandrogens and Feminization in Transgender Women
Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
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.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research The Treatment of Hirsutism with a Combination of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Effect of a Combination of Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel in Adolescents with Oligomenorrhea and Ovarian Hyperandrogenism
The treatment temporarily improved symptoms of hyperandrogenism in adolescents.
research Interventions for Hirsutism Excluding Laser and Photoepilation Therapy Alone: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review Including GRADE Assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
research Carcinogenic Nitrite Preparations
Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.
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 The Evaluation of the Role of Androgens in Hirsutism and the Use of a New Anti-Androgen Cyproterone Acetate for Therapy
Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
research Treatment with Antiandrogens in Gynecology
Antiandrogen treatments can help with various women's health issues but often require ongoing use.
research The Effect of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel on Hair Growth and Hormonal Parameters of Hirsute Women
The contraceptive reduced hair growth and altered hormone levels in hirsute women.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Oral Spironolactone Versus Minoxidil and Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
research Gene-Environment Interaction Between CYP1B1 and Oral Contraception on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Hirsutism Management Needs to Be More Patient Oriented
Hirsutism treatment should focus more on patient needs and quality of life.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Complex Condition with Psychological, Reproductive, and Metabolic Manifestations That Impacts Health Across the Lifespan
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex condition that affects women's mental, reproductive, and metabolic health throughout their lives.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Evidence and Practical Recommendations
The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
research Therapeutic Protocol for Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are the main FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, with other methods showing promise but lacking strong evidence.
research Management of Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.