6 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the impact of age-related hair changes on perceived attractiveness and self-perception, emphasizing the need for holistic anti-aging consultations that include hair preservation strategies.
6 citations
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May 2016 in “Urolithiasis” This study found that the risk of urinary stone disease increased significantly in patients with severe androgenetic alopecia, and that testosterone deficiency was more frequent among these patients.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” This review summarizes the structural and chemical characteristics of current and novel antiandrogenic drugs but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found that finasteride inhibits progesterone synthesis by blocking cholesterol side-chain cleavage in mouse-derived MA-10 Leydig cells, but this effect may not be evident in human or rat cells.
6 citations
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses primary cutaneous virilism, focusing on alopecia in women with androgen-dependent skin conditions, and reports no new findings.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” In this article, the authors reviewed essential terminology and recommendations for creating a welcoming healthcare environment for transgender patients and providing gender-affirming therapy, emphasizing the unique health needs and disparities faced by this population.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.
5 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article reviews hirsutism from an endocrine perspective and reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that the MorrF topical solution combination showed significantly better hair growth improvements than Minoxidil alone in male patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” This study found that antiandrogenic therapy with Melleva 35 for three months was effective in reducing hair loss and improving acne in women with both Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that pubic hair transplantation surgery may help improve self-esteem in women with pubic atrichosis or hypotrichosis by achieving natural and realistic-looking results.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggested that pubic hair transplantation surgery can effectively address feelings of inferiority in patients with pubic atrichosis or hypotrichosis, achieving a mean graft survival rate of 73.6%.
5 citations
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the role of glucocorticoids in treating severe inflammatory disorders and highlights their potential adverse effects, recommending dosage management to minimize these risks; no new clinical results are reported.
5 citations
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December 1979 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review examines changes in hair physiology and treatment options for transgender patients on hormonal therapy but reports no new clinical findings, offering treatment recommendations based on the authors' experiences.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia” This article discusses the prevalence of hirsutism in women and highlights that many cases exhibit normal androgen levels, suggesting a need for broader diagnostic approaches.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” This article discusses the multifactorial nature of acne vulgaris, detailing its link to androgen-induced sebum production, altered keratinisation, inflammation, and bacterial colonisation, but reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This case series suggests that EE/CMA 0.03mg/2mg may help manage dermatological disorders related to androgen excess, as evidenced by symptomatic improvements in the four patients treated.
4 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses how changes in hair and nails may indicate systemic diseases, but it provides no new results; the authors emphasize their usefulness in clinical diagnosis.
4 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.
4 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This paper reviews current knowledge about androgens' role in androgenic alopecia and female hirsutism but presents no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews the causes and treatments of hirsutism, emphasizing the importance of considering ethnic and cultural norms when interpreting grading systems, and reports no new original findings.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses existing and emerging treatments for hirsutism, highlighting new home-use laser devices, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note that permanent hair removal remains elusive.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle research, highlighting therapeutic and cosmetic applications, but reports no new study results.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment options for hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” This phase 1 study reported that after administering supratherapeutic doses of cortexolone 17α‐propionate, a topical antiandrogen intended for hair loss treatment, there was no effect on the QTc interval, indicating no measurable cardiac safety concerns in the concentration range tested.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this case report, narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare instance of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, a variant of lichen planopilaris, as investigated through non-invasive imaging techniques.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” This article describes SAHA syndrome, which includes symptoms of nodulocystic or severe acne, female pattern hair loss, and hirsutism, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of metabolic syndrome” This review summarizes current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism but provides no new clinical results.