Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
Cyproterone slightly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice, while tamoxifen significantly inhibited hair growth in castrated mice but not in normal mice.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
September 1980 in “PubMed” Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
February 1980 in “PubMed” New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
February 1978 in “PubMed” Some birth control pills can cause temporary or more serious hair loss.
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
February 1976 in “PubMed” Sex hormone therapy is effective for certain skin conditions like acne and seborrhea, but less so for female hair loss and excessive hair growth.
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.
January 1954 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” September 2022 in “PubMed” Entadfi, a mix of finasteride and tadalafil, is used for BPH.
People with early onset hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, have significantly lower iron levels compared to those with adult-onset hair loss.
Higher alarin levels might link hair loss and metabolic syndrome.
Mesotherapy with dutasteride effectively treats hair loss with manageable side effects.
Dermoscopic features can help distinguish female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls.
Higher levels of heat shock protein 27 and lower levels of miR-1 can increase AR levels, leading to hair loss in men.
Certain genetic variations are linked to hair loss in Mexican men.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.