research Spironolactone for Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
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research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
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.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Finasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Evidence to Date
Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
research COVID-19 and Hypopituitarism
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: A Review for Dermatologists
Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
research Hair Transplanting: An Important but Often Forgotten Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research Combining Follicular Unit Extraction and Scalp Micropigmentation for the Cosmetic Treatment of Alopecias
FUE and SMP together can effectively treat hair loss, needing fewer procedures.
research CAG Repeat Testing of Androgen Receptor Polymorphism: Is This Necessary for the Best Clinical Management of Hypogonadism?
Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
research Hirsutism II: Treatment
The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
research Evaluation of Dry Eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Female Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
research What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?
Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.
research Ovarian Hormones and Adrenal Androgens During a Woman's Life Span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Neuroactive Gonadal Drugs for Neuroprotection in Male and Female Models of Parkinson's Disease
Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss
The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
research Uterine Transplantation in Transgender Women
Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management
The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.
research Climacteric Commentaries
Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
research Clinical Efficacy of Topical or Oral Soy Supplementation in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
research Interventions for Androgenic Alopecia in Women
Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
research Interventions for Androgenic Alopecia in Women
Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
research Roles of Steroid Sulfatase in Brain and Other Tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research Clinical and Biological Impact of the Exposome on the Skin
Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
research Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss
Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
research Adverse Hair Reactions to New Targeted Therapies for Cancer
New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.