research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
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research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research Nutrition and Acne: The Role of Diet in Acne Development
Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.
research Knowledge and Beliefs About the Use and Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study in Community Pharmacy Settings
Many men misuse oral contraceptive pills for things like hair growth and muscle gain.
research Significance of the Follicular Pathway for Dermal Substance Penetration Quantified by Laser Doppler Flowmetry
Hair follicles help substances penetrate the skin faster and more effectively.
research Finasteride for the Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Children and Adolescents
Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.
research Ameliorative Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Physiological Skin Aging and Its Sex Difference in Mice
Tranexamic acid reduces skin aging more in female mice.
research Regulatory Roles of Androgens in Cutaneous Wound Healing
Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research The Use of Hormonal Antiandrogen Therapy in Female Patients with Acne: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Virilizing Adrenocortical Oncocytoma in a Toddler
A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
research Oral Testosterone With and Without Concomitant Inhibition of 5α-Reductase by Dutasteride in Hypogonadal Men for 28 Days
Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
research Estrogen Receptors in Black and White Hairs
Females have higher estrogen receptor levels in hair than males, and these levels decrease in white hair compared to black hair.
research Acne and Systemic Disease
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Current Perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research A Pilot Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research EEMCO Guidance for the In Vivo Assessment of Skin Greasiness
The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.
research Hair Follicles, Their Disorders, and Their Opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Assessment of Efficacy of Different Botulinum Toxin A Concentrations in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Assessed by Dermoscopy
Higher concentration of botulinum toxin A is safe and effective for treating hair loss in men and women.
research Finasteride
Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
research Alleviation of Androgenetic Alopecia with Aqueous Paeonia Lactiflora and Poria Cocos Extract Intake Through Suppressing the Steroid Hormone and Inflammatory Pathway
Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Growth Hormone and the Human Hair Follicle
Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer
Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
research Minoxidil May Suppress Androgen Receptor-Related Functions
Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
research Acne Tarda and Male-Pattern Baldness Unmasking Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Case and Review
A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.