research Retrospective Study of the Prevalence of Hyperkalemia in Women Taking Spironolactone for Acne, Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Monitoring potassium levels is important for women taking spironolactone.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Possible Spironolactone Induced Intracranial Hypertension in a Patient with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report
Spironolactone may cause increased brain pressure in some patients.
research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research Hormonal Therapies for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review
Hormonal therapies might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa, but treatment is complex and personalized.
research Test Yolk Buffer and Antisperm Antibodies—Interaction?
Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.
research Hirsutism and Baldness
Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Medical Treatment Regimens of Hirsutism
Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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 Chemical Pharmacotherapy Options for Managing Adult Acne
The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
research Clinical Updates in Hair
Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.
research Spironolactone Therapy in Hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Antiandrogens like spironolactone can help treat female-pattern hair loss.
research Female Antiandrogens: Significance, Treatment, and Environmental Concerns
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Current Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome II: Treatment of Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, and Infertility
Lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments can improve PCOS symptoms and prevent complications.
research The HAIR-AN Syndrome: A Case Report
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Alopecias
Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
research Systemic Therapy for Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss, but there's no agreed best treatment.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome with PCOS and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Case Report
A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
research Hormonal Therapies for Acne
Hormonal treatments can improve acne, but they come with potential side effects and risks.
research Approaching Alopecia Treatment Via Polymeric Nanoparticles: A Brief Overview
Polymeric nanoparticles could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs more effectively to hair follicles.
research Anti-Androgens May Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study of 77 Hospitalized Men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
research Hirsutism in Women: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hirsutism in women is mostly caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and idiopathic hyperandrogenism.
research Hair Loss and Hirsutism Management
Low-level light therapy, possibly combined with other treatments, may become a leading hair loss treatment, while hirsutism often worsens with age and lacks preventive options.
research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.
research Recovery Effects of Active Oxygen Scavengers on Murine Hair Follicle-Derived Keratinocyte Proliferation Suppressed by Androgen
Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
research Characterization of Response of Murine Hair Follicle-Derived Keratinocytes Against Androgen and Testosterone 5α-Reductase Activity
Mouse hair cells respond to male hormones by growing less, and this can be stopped by certain blockers.
research Recognizing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should recognize and treat PCOS early in primary care to manage symptoms and lower risk of other health issues.