research Clinical and Hormonal Effects of the 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.
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research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that various drugs can manage symptoms and metabolic issues in women with PCOS.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
research Hirsutism: From Diagnosis to Use of Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens are the main treatment for hirsutism, with individualized care and safe, affordable options needed.
research The Role of Metformin in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Alterations in Nasal Mucociliary Activity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of respiratory and ear infections due to slower nasal mucociliary clearance.
research Alopecia Due to High Androgen Index Contraceptives
Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
research Alopecia Triangularis Congenita in Combination with Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research Ayurvedic Management of Secondary Amenorrhea Due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS resume regular periods and improve symptoms without side effects.
research Vitamins
High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
research HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Transgender Women: A Subgroup Analysis of the iPrEx Trial
PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men
Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
research Adverse Effects of Isotretinoin: A Retrospective Review of 1743 Patients
Most people on isotretinoin had chapped lips, but only a few stopped the medicine due to side effects.
research Hair Loss in Women with Hyperandrogenism: Four Cases Responding to Finasteride
Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.
research The Unit Area Trichogram in the Assessment of Androgen-Dependent Alopecia
The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
research Ultrasonographic and Laboratory Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Obese women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
research Treatment of Hirsutism by Finasteride and Flutamide in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.
research Physiological Skin Changes During Pregnancy
Most skin changes during pregnancy go away after giving birth.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
research The Efficacy and Use of Finasteride in Women: A Systematic Review
Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
research A Comparison Between Finasteride, Flutamide, and Finasteride Plus Flutamide Combination in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.
research Severe Steroid-Dependent Idiopathic Angioedema with Response to Rituximab
A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
research Alopecia in General Medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Hirsutism in Adolescent Females
The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.
research Bipolar Disorders and Valproate: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Therapeutic Effects, and Indications of Valproate: Review of Articles
Valproate is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has side effects and risks, especially during pregnancy.
research The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.