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      research Contraceptive Methods for Adolescents

      October 1985 in “PubMed”
      Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
      Dienogest

      research Dienogest

      64 citations, January 1998 in “Drugs”
      Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
      Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis

      research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis

      85 citations, April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
      Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      305 citations, February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research”
      Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.
      Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy

      research Acne: Hormonal Concepts and Therapy

      118 citations, September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
      The Clinical Management of Hirsutism

      research The Clinical Management of Hirsutism

      30 citations, April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology”
      The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
      New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis

      research New Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis

      28 citations, August 2000 in “Current Opinion in Chemical Biology”
      Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
      Hormone Therapy in Acne

      research Hormone Therapy in Acne

      24 citations, January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
      Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
      The Modern Management of Hirsutism

      research The Modern Management of Hirsutism

      19 citations, September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice”
      Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
      Hirsutism and Virilization

      research Hirsutism and Virilization

      13 citations, January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine”
      Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
      Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

      research Progestogens in Menopausal Hormone Therapy

      10 citations, January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”
      Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.
      Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women

      research Treatment of Hyperandrogenism in Women

      8 citations, January 1996 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”
      Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.
      Hair Characteristics and Androgenetic Alopecia in Koreans

      research Hair Characteristics and Androgenetic Alopecia in Koreans

      8 citations, January 2013 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association”
      Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
      Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      research Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      4 citations, November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
      Menopause

      research Menopause

      3 citations, January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.
      Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.