research Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Male-Pattern and Female-Pattern Hair Loss, 2017 Version
Use finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
research Androgens in Women: Hormone-Modulating Therapies for Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders
Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
research Controversies Regarding Transdermal Androgen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss, Sebum Excretion, and the End-Organ Response to Androgens
Hair loss in women not always linked to increased oil production; other factors may be involved.
research Acne in Women
Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
research Clinical Symptoms of Hyperandrogenic Women Diagnosed with COVID-19
Women with high androgen levels may have more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
research Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia With Cimetidine
A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
research Characterization of Metabolic Changes in the Phenotypes of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Large Mediterranean Population from Sicily
Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism in Women
Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
research Androgenic Disorders of Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Decision Making
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
research Tamoxifen-Induced Female Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen caused hair loss in a 52-year-old woman.
research Bone Mineral Density Is Unaltered in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.
research Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Serum 3α-Androstanediol-Glucuronide Is Decreased in Nonhirsute Women with Acne Vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Toward Optimal Health: Experts Discuss Facial Skin and Related Concerns in Women
Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
research A Study of Androgenic Signs and Disorders in Greek Female Patients with Acne
Almost 40% of Greek women with acne show signs of androgen-related disorders, with adult women more likely affected.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Assessment of Optimism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study
Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
research Increased Expression of Nerve Growth Factor and Neurokinin-1 Alarm the Hair Loss in Females with Trichodynia
Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
research Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
research The Efficacy of Finasteride in Women Patients with Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Meta-Analysis
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.