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.
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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Overview and Management Strategies
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication for symptoms, and weight loss for fertility improvement.
research Caring for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating PCOS is complex, involving medication like metformin and lifestyle changes, and requires attention to mental health due to high depression and anxiety rates.
research Progestogen-Only Pill Associates with False-Positive Aldosterone/Renin Ratio Screening Test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
research A Rare Case of Adolescent Girl with Beard-PCOS with a Difference: HAIR-AN Syndrome
A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-Depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Comparison of Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride works better for treating hirsutism.
research Melasma and Endocrine Disorders
Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
research Comparison of Spironolactone, Flutamide, and Finasteride Efficacy in the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
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 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 Major Approaches of Molecular and Physiopathological Mechanisms for Hormonal Treatment of Melasma: A Systematic Review
Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Hirsutism: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical Aspects
The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research 2014 Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement on Treatment and Return to Play of the Female Athlete Triad: 1st International Conference Held in San Francisco, California, May 2012 and 2nd International Conference Held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2013
The consensus provided guidelines for treating the Female Athlete Triad and a system to decide when athletes can return to sports.
research The Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists
Many males in Jordan misuse oral contraceptive pills for hair growth, muscle gain, and acne treatment.
research Use of Spironolactone in Combination with an Oral Contraceptive in Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Effects of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Chlormadinone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol on Hair and Skin Quality in Women Wishing to Use Hormonal Contraception
The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with Flutamide and a Low-Dosage Oral Contraceptive in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
research Studies of the Components of an Oral Contraceptive Agent in Albino Rats: Estrogenic Component
High doses of ethynylestradiol in rats caused growth issues, organ changes, and some tumors, but didn't increase overall tumor rates.
research A Systematic Review of Commonly Used Medical Treatments for Hirsutism in Women
Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
research The Evaluation of the Role of Androgens in Hirsutism and the Use of a New Anti-Androgen Cyproterone Acetate for Therapy
Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
research The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives
Birth control pills are effective for treating women with too much male hormone.
research Guidelines of Care for the Management of Acne Vulgaris
Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.
research ADT-G as a Promising Biomarker for Peripheral Hyperandrogenism in Adult Female Acne
ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.
research Diazepam-Induced Amnesia for Cardioversion
Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism
The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.