April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
6 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatological reviews” COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
41 citations,
March 1998 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Biomolecules” Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
16 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
11 citations,
July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
8 citations,
May 1982 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Rat skin takes up and processes testosterone differently than other organs, with testosterone being more important for the skin than its metabolite 5α-DHT.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
38 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” 5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” 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.
271 citations,
December 2005 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.
56 citations,
October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some women with acne have higher levels of free testosterone, which might suggest using hormonal treatments for acne.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
3 citations,
June 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Early treatment and weight management are important for teenagers with PCOS to reduce symptoms and long-term health risks.
July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
22 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
36 citations,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
December 2024 in “Nutrients” Skin, hair, and nail changes can help detect eating disorders early.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
30 citations,
April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
March 2023 in “East African scholars journal of medical sciences” Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
343 citations,
December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
29 citations,
July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.