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      News on PCOS

      research News on PCOS

      December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”
      Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
      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.
      Contraception and the Dermatologist

      research Contraception and the Dermatologist

      22 citations, January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.
      Contraceptive Use in Acne

      research Contraceptive Use in Acne

      21 citations, July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
      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.
      The Acne Hormones

      research The Acne Hormones

      November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”
      Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.