research Patient-Reported Side Effects of Oral Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
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30 / 1000+ results research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Facial Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts After 3% Minoxidil Application
A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research Unwanted Hair
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.
research Skin, Hair, and Beyond: The Impact of Menopause
Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
research Predicting the Therapeutic Results of Unwanted Hair Growth with the Alexandrite Laser Device
The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
research Glycyrrhizic Acid Attenuates Stem Cell-Like Phenotypes of Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Glycyrrhizic acid may help reduce unwanted hair growth.
research Advanced Inhibition of Undesired Human Hair Growth by PPARγ Modulation
GMG-43AC may help reduce unwanted hair growth and treat certain hair loss conditions.
research Fifteen-Minute Consultation: Approach to the Adolescent Presenting with Hirsutism
Hirsutism in teens is often due to polycystic ovarian syndrome and needs careful assessment and support.
research Laser Treatment in Hirsutism: An Update
Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.
research Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients
Bicalutamide may reduce unwanted hair growth caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.
research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Children
Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age
For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.
research Laser Hair Removal: Aesthetic Lasers in Gynecology
Gynecologists can make more money by offering laser hair removal because it's popular.
research Minoxidil and the Treatment of Severe Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
research Women With Clinically Significant Hirsutism Always Have Detectable Endocrinological Abnormalities
All women with significant unwanted hair growth have hormonal imbalances, often from polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Hirsutism Following the Use of Bimatoprost Eyedrops for Glaucoma
A woman got unwanted hair growth on her face from using bimatoprost eyedrops for glaucoma.
research The Effect of Glycyrrhizic Acid and Aqueous Licorice Extract on Hair Growth Retardation: In Vitro Mechanistic and Efficacy Studies in Human
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
research Excess Hair: Physical And Pharmacological Treatments
Laser and Eflornithine are more effective for hair removal than traditional methods.
research Cosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation
Some hair care products may improve hair growth and appearance, and botanicals can also help remove unwanted hair.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Persistent Hyperandrogenic Symptoms in Midlife Women With PCOS: A Prospective Cohort Study in Sweden
Middle-aged women with PCOS often continue to experience symptoms related to high androgen levels, like unwanted hair growth.
research FGF7-Dependent Inhibition of Human Hair Growth by an Osteopontin-Derived Peptide: A Novel Solution for Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Excessive hair growth in women can be harmless or signal serious health issues, and treatment often includes medication and hair removal, with noticeable results after 3-6 months.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research Epidermal Growth Factor as a Biological Switch in Hair Growth Cycle
EGF controls hair growth by regulating hair follicles' growth phases.
research Toward Optimal Health: Experts Discuss Facial Skin and Related Concerns in Women
Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
research Human Hair Follicles Can Taste: Stimulation of the Bitter Taste Receptor TAS2R4 Inhibits Hair Growth Ex Vivo by Up-Regulating TGF-β2
Activating a bitter taste receptor in hair follicles can stop hair growth by increasing a specific growth factor.