research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
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research Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Dermatology
Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.
research N-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-3-Methoxybenzamide (A3B5) Targets TRP-2 and Inhibits Melanogenesis and Melanoma Growth
A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
research Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
research Effects of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills containing cyproterone acetate improve the quality of life more for women with polycystic ovary syndrome after 6 months of use.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone Over 9 Days in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
research Efficacy of Oral Vitamin D3 Therapy in Patients Suffering from Diffuse Hair Loss (Telogen Effluvium)
Taking vitamin D3 pills helped improve hair growth in women with a certain type of hair loss.
research Acne in Hirsute Women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Bilaterally Symmetrical Alopecia With Reticulated Hyperpigmentation
A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
research Norman Orentreich, The Father of Hair Transplantation
Norman Orentreich pioneered hair transplantation, improving techniques over time for more natural results.
research Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data
Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.
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 Combined Oral Contraceptives Promote Androgen Receptor And Estrogen Receptor Alpha Upregulation In The Female Prostate (Skene’s Paraurethral Glands) Of Adult Gerbils (Meriones Unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Hair Growth Promoting Potential of Phospholipids Purified from Porcine Lung Tissues
Phospholipids from pig lungs can significantly promote hair growth.
research Mania in Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, and Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
Stopping birth control pills may have triggered a manic episode in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
research Severe Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in a 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
research Contraception And The Skin
Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
research The Excretion of Pantothenic Acid in Patients with Achromotrichia and Alopecia
Patients with hair pigment loss and hair loss may have altered pantothenic acid metabolism.
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 Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Endocrine Disorders and Infertility
Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
research Shushing Down the Epigenetic Landscape Towards Stem Cell Differentiation
The document concludes that pig iPSCs show promise for transplant therapies and the field is advancing in controlling cell behavior for biology and medicine.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Abstracts of 28th Annual Meeting of Turkish Society of Neuroradiology with International Participation, Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, February 15-17, 2019
MRI helps distinguish between pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas, guides treatment for pediatric CNS tumors, and assesses rhinocerebral mucormycosis with a high mortality rate in transplanted patients.
research Tribuloside Acts on the PDE/cAMP/PKA Pathway to Enhance Melanogenesis, Melanocyte Dendricity and Melanosome Transport
Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
research Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.
research An Evaluation of the Available Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.