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.
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30 / 927 results research Effects of Two Estroprogestins Containing Ethinylestradiol 30 μg and Drospirenone 3 mg and Ethinylestradiol 30 μg and Chlormadinone 2 mg on Skin and Hormonal Hyperandrogenic Manifestations
Both birth control pills improved hormone levels and skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism, but the one with drospirenone was more effective.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
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 Mixed Form of Hirsutism in Adolescent Females and Laser Therapy
Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Overview and Management Strategies
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.
research Efficacy of an Oral Contraceptive Containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara) in Moderate Acne Resolution: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial
The oral contraceptive with ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate is effective in treating moderate acne.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
research Effective Medical Treatment for Common Baldness in Women
Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
research Symposium on Women's Dissatisfaction with Traditional Contraceptive Methods and Alternatives
Non-daily contraceptives cause fewer side effects and are more satisfying to women, and certain oral contraceptives can treat acne and seborrhoea, with a combination of chlormadinone acetate and ethinyl estradiol being highly effective and safe.
research Hirsutography: Photographic Measurement of Linear Hair Growth in Hirsute Women During Comparison of Anti-Androgen Treatments
The photographic method accurately measures hair growth and both treatments effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute women.
research Comparison of Cyproterone Acetate Plus Ethinyl Estradiol and Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.
research Treatment of Hirsutism: Comparisons Between Different Antiandrogens with Central and Peripheral Effects
Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Revisited: An Update with a Special Focus on Adolescent and Adult Women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Hair Growth and Androgen Responses in Hirsute Women Treated with Continuous Cyproterone Acetate and Cyclical Ethinyl Estradiol
The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
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 Treatment of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
research The Management of Hirsutism
The document helps doctors recognize and treat excessive hair growth in women.
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.
research The Use of Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol in Hyperandrogenic Skin Symptoms: A Review
Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.
research The Effects of Metformin, Ethinyl Estradiol/Cyproterone Acetate, and Their Combination Therapy on Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
research Reversed Sequential Therapy of Hirsutism Using Cyproterone Acetate
Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
research Antiandrogens: Clinical Applications
Antiandrogens help treat hormone-related conditions in both men and women.
research Reduced Serum Vitamin B12 Levels During Oral Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Therapy in Women With Diffuse Androgen-Dependent Alopecia
Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
research Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Overview and Treatment
The document says PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by certain criteria, and managed with lifestyle changes and various medications.
research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research An Attempt to Assess the Magnitude of Endogenous Androgen Production in a Case of the Adrenogenital Syndrome
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research Metabolic Effect at Six and Twelve Months of Cyproterone Acetate (2 mg) Combined with Ethinyl Estradiol (35 µg) in 31 Patients
The medication combination did not affect glucose tolerance but increased some cholesterol levels due to its estrogen component.