research Comparison of Finasteride, Metformin, and Finasteride Plus Metformin in PCOS
Finasteride and metformin both help treat PCOS, but using them together works best.
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research Metformin or Thiazolidinedione Therapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
research Metformin And Malignant Neoplasms: A Possible Mechanism Of Antitumor Action And Prospects For Use In Practice
Metformin, a diabetes drug, may also help fight cancer, but more research is needed to understand how.
research Effect of Metformin Therapy in Females Visiting Dermatologist for Acne Vulgaris Having Endocrine and Sonographic Characteristics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin improves acne, hair growth, and menstrual cycles in females with PCOS.
research Role of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Related Infertility
Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
research Metabolic Complications of Glucocorticoids – Prevention by Metformin
Metformin can help prevent the side effects of glucocorticoid medications on metabolism.
research Metformin Promotes Mechanical Stretch-Induced Skin Regeneration by Improving the Proliferative Activity of Skin-Derived Stem Cells
Metformin helps improve skin regeneration by increasing the growth of skin stem cells.
research Report: Metformin Potential in Predisposing Arthralgia, Type II Cross Reactivity Secondary to Group A Streptococcus Infection and Other Comorbidities in Treating PCOS
Metformin for PCOS can rarely cause side effects like joint pain and behavior changes.
research Comparison of Metformin and N-Acetylcysteine on Metabolic Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
N-acetylcysteine was more effective and had fewer side effects than metformin for improving insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Role of Metformin in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Metformin helps improve menstrual irregularities and some hormone levels in PCOS patients, but not symptoms like excess hair, acne, or hair loss.
research Low-Dose Metformin and Profibrotic Signature in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Low-dose metformin may help hair regrowth and reduce inflammation in CCCA.
research Comparison of the Effect of Auriculotherapy, a Herbal Compound (Aslagh Capsule), and Metformin on the Clinical Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial
Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
research Treatment of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia with Topical Metformin 10% Cream: Case Report and Literature Review
Topical metformin 10% cream may help treat central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Is Polymorphism of the STK11 Gene a Predictor of Response to Metformin in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
STK11 gene polymorphism does not predict metformin response in PCOS.
research Metformin: A Potential Treatment for Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Rosacea
Metformin might help treat certain skin conditions, but more research is needed.
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.