research Metformin: A Potential Treatment for Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Rosacea
Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
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research Combination of Metformin With Liraglutide in Treating HAIR-AN Syndrome in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review
Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
research Topical Metformin as a Novel Therapy for Alopecia Areata Due to Its Immunologic Effects
Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
research Impaired Prolactin-Lowering Effects of Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin lowers prolactin in women without PCOS but not in those with PCOS, where it reduces other hormones instead.
research Metformin Effects on Blood Levels of Gremlin-1 in Polycystic Ovarian Women
Metformin lowers gremlin-1 and improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Metformin Effects on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Metformin may help regulate periods and cause modest weight loss in PCOS patients, but more research is needed.
research Are STK11 Polymorphisms a Predictor of the Response to Metformin in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.
research Time-Tracking-Based Research of Drug Development in Pharmaceutical Fields: A Case Study on Metformin
The conclusion is that metformin may be useful for treating various conditions beyond diabetes and that time-tracking analysis is a good way to review drug research.
research Effect of Metformin Therapy on Clinical and Hormonal Indices of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps manage weight, blood pressure, and hormonal imbalances in PCOS patients.
research Supplementary Material for: Metformin Promotes the Hair-Inductive Activity of Three-Dimensional Aggregates of Epidermal and Dermal Cells Self-Assembled In Vitro
Metformin helps regenerate hair follicles in lab conditions.
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 Use of Metformin Versus Chromium Picolinate in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.
research Metformin, an Activator of AMPK, Promotes the Growth of Hair Follicles via the AMPK/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Metformin helps hair growth by affecting cell signals related to hair follicle development.
research Assessment of Quality of Life and Therapeutic Outcomes of Metformin, Pioglitazone with Myoinositol and Ethinylestradiol Cyproterone in Ethnic Pakistani Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different medications improved various PCOS symptoms and quality of life in Pakistani women, but did not significantly help with excessive hair growth.
research Effects of Metformin, an AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Activator, on Hair Growth
Metformin promotes hair growth by affecting cell growth and protein signaling related to hair growth.
research Comparison of N-Acetyl Cysteine with Metformin on Clinical Profile in Anovulatory Infertile Women with PCOS
N-acetyl cysteine and metformin both improved fertility in women with PCOS equally, but N-acetyl cysteine had fewer side effects.
research Effects of Calcitriol Combined with Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Influence on Serum Monocyte Chemotactic Factor-1
Calcitriol and metformin together are more effective for treating PCOS and lowering MCP-1 than metformin alone.
research Inositol Versus Metformin Administration in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Inositol was more effective than Metformin in treating symptoms of PCOS in women.
research Inositol Versus Metformin Administration in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients
Inositol was more effective than metformin in improving menstrual cycles and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
research The Curative Effect of Metformin in Combination with Dyne-35 on the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and on the Ovulation Rate and Pregnancy Rate
Metformin combined with dyne-35 increases ovulation and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
research Testosterone-Secreting Tumor or Insulin Resistance? Metformin as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Trial
Metformin can help diagnose and treat high testosterone levels in women, often due to insulin resistance rather than a tumor.
research Appropriate Use of Metformin in Early Pregnancy: Is There a Role for First Trimester Use?
Metformin is safe in early pregnancy for women with PCOS and may reduce certain risks.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense Pulsed Light Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense pulsed light therapy improves hair removal for women with PCOS.
research The Role of Metformin in Induction of Ovulation in Obese Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps induce ovulation in obese women with PCOS, but weight loss is still the main treatment.
research Effect of a Six-Month Treatment Regimen of Metformin on 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to GnRH Agonist in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin can start ovulation and may lower 17P response in PCOS, but six months is too short to improve hair growth or change body fat distribution.
research Metformin Induced Hair Loss in Two Cases
research Pituitary Effects of Metformin in Men With Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia
Metformin reduces certain hormone levels in men with early-onset hair loss.
research Does Finasteride, As Well As Metformin, Improve Insulin Resistance In PCOS?
Both finasteride and metformin effectively treat PCOS by reducing hormone levels and insulin resistance.
research A Systematic Review on Clinical Evidence for Topical Metformin: Old Medication With New Application
This systematic review evaluates the clinical evidence for the use of topical metformin, traditionally an oral diabetes medication, in various human studies. A total of 30 articles were reviewed, focusing on its application in dentistry and dermatology. In dentistry, topical metformin has been effective in treating periodontitis, enhancing the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin for furcation-involved teeth, and improving osseointegration when used on dental implants. In dermatology, results for melasma treatment were inconsistent, but topical metformin showed promise in promoting hair regrowth, wound healing, and treating acne vulgaris, indicating its potential as a treatment option for these conditions.
research Specific Interpretation of Hair Concentrations in Two Fatal Metformin Intoxication Cases
Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.