January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
78 citations,
February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
30 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal therapy is a good option for women with severe acne, especially when there's a chance of hormone imbalance.
14 citations,
April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
May 1993 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
159 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
88 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
49 citations,
November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
22 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
215 citations,
March 2011 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
22 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
15 citations,
June 1995 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Finasteride caused enlarged breast tissue in a 62-year-old man.
22 citations,
November 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” 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.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” Relatives of lupus patients show signs of immune system activity but not full-blown lupus.
54 citations,
June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.
1 citations,
May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
317 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
2 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.