research Anterior Extra-Dural Clinoidectomy in the Approach to Supratentorial Skull Base Meningiomas: A Series of 142 Cases
Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.
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research Cyproterone Acetate for Topical Treatment of Androgen-Dependent Diseases
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
research Minerva
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
research Hirsutism: Management and Therapeutic Options
Most excessive hair growth is due to idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS; treatment starts with cosmetic methods and drugs like cyproterone acetate or spironolactone, with results in 6-12 months.
research G-Proteins, Receptor Signal Transduction, and Growth Hormone Secretion
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
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 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 Sexual Hormones in Human Skin
Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Androgen Induction of Follicular Epithelial Cell Growth Is Mediated via Insulin-like Growth Factor-I from Dermal Papilla Cells
Male hormones promote hair cell growth by using a growth factor from nearby skin cells.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and/or Acne
Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
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 Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
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 Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Hair Loss in Women: Medical and Cosmetic Approaches to Increase Scalp Hair Fullness
Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5α-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research A Case Series of 20 Women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
research Antiandrogen Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Antiandrogen treatments combined with oral contraceptives can help manage hair growth and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Interaction Between Dermal Papilla Cells and Follicular Epithelial Cells In Vitro: Effect of Androgen
Testosterone helps beard and axillary hair cells grow by releasing growth factors from dermal papilla cells.
research The Extract of Thuja Occidentalis Semen Inhibited 5α-Reductase and Androgenetic Alopecia in B6CBAF1/J Hybrid Mice
Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.
research Combined Hormonal Contraception and Venous Thromboembolism
Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
research Evidence-Based Treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Summary of a Cochrane Systematic Review
Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Interventions for Hirsutism (Excluding Laser and Photoepilation Therapy Alone)
Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
research The Development and Evaluation of an Ovulation Inhibitor (Diane) Containing an Antiandrogen
Diane® is an effective contraceptive that also helps treat acne and mild hair growth issues.