Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
49 citations,
January 1991 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
34 citations,
January 1998 in “European Urology” Finasteride works best in 6 months and lasts 6 years.
January 2023 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood Education & Practice” Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Studying acne-related syndromes helps us understand acne causes and can lead to new treatments.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
7 citations,
August 2006 in “Maturitas” Cimicifuga racemosa extract may help prevent and treat prostate issues by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
7 citations,
July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The article helps identify common, non-harmful skin conditions in newborns to avoid undue concern and treatment.
6 citations,
September 2010 in “PubMed” The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.
1 citations,
March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have causes other than PCOS, so diagnoses should be reassessed if treatments don't work.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
1 citations,
January 2006 Hirsutism is mainly caused by high androgen levels or sensitivity, with PCOS being the most common cause.
11 citations,
August 2019 in “PubMed” Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
41 citations,
April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia” A horse in Brazil had seasonal hair loss possibly linked to light exposure and melatonin levels.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Metformin reduces certain hormone levels in men with early-onset hair loss.
70 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
64 citations,
March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
10 citations,
September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
6 citations,
February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
3 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
39 citations,
May 2011 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
13 citations,
June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
11 citations,
May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology” Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Biomolecules” Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
9 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Quick, selective detection of tadalafil and finasteride in human plasma developed.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Different sebaceous gland diseases can be treated with medications, hormone therapy, or surgical methods.