research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
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research Non-Polycystic Ovary Syndrome–Related Endocrine Disorders Associated with Hirsutism
Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.
research Spironolactone Is an Effective and Well-Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women
Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
research Optimal Use of Topical Minoxidil in Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss in India: An Expert Opinion
Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.
research Multidisciplinary Treatment of Transgender Woman With Severe Gender Dysphoria and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders - Case Report
The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
research RF – An Update on the Pharmacologic Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Transgender Patients
Transgender patients with hair loss need personalized treatment plans considering their unique needs.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of a Patient with Hirsutism
A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
research Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Response to Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Different types of persistent hair loss after chemotherapy respond differently to treatments.
research Use of Low-Dose Spironolactone in Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic
Low-dose spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with mild side effects.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Genetics of Diabetes in Childhood
Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
research Assessment of Quality of Life and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Persistent Postchemotherapy Alopecia
Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
research Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists Stimulate Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo
Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management
To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Spironolactone in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Endocrine Therapies
The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
research Spironolactone May Cause Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Genital Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.
research A Case of Cicatricial Female Pattern Hair Loss
A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.
research Finasteride/Spironolactone
research 63-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Hair
Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.
research Use of Finasteride and Spironolactone in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients and Their Effect on Severity Outcomes
research Recycling of Previously Transplanted Hair: A Novel Indication for Follicular Unit Extraction
Recycling hair from past transplants can improve hair density and patient satisfaction.
research The Potency of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Linn. Leaves Ethanol Extract as Hair Growth
Hibiscus leaves extract can effectively promote hair growth.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Oral Spironolactone Versus Minoxidil and Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
research Is There a Place for Local Natural Treatment of Psoriasis?
Propolis and aloe vera ointment effectively treats mild to moderate psoriasis.
research Androgenic Alopecia: An Entity to Consider in Adolescence
Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.
research Female Progressive Scalp Hair Loss Associated with Ovarian Thecoma
A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
research Immune Thrombocytopenia as the Initial Manifestation of Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Reports
A child with low platelets and anemia was later found to have lupus.