research Insulin sensitivity, androgens and isotretinoin therapy in women with severe acne
In this study, isotretinoin treatment in women with severe acne increased body weight and triglycerides but did not affect androgens or insulin sensitivity.
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research Evaluation of ovarian reserve and function in female patients treated with oral isotretinoin for severe acne: an exploratory study
This study found that while isotretinoin lowered levels of female hormones in patients with severe acne, it did not significantly impact ovarian reserve function.
research The Associations of Androgen-Related Genes CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 with Severe Acne Vulgaris in Patients from Southwest China
This study found that specific genetic variants in the CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 genes were associated with severe acne vulgaris among Han Chinese, particularly in male patients.
research Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Steroidogenesis in the Development of Severe Acne
This study found that SNPs in the MVK, ARPC1B, and CA2 genes may indicate a genetic predisposition for severe acne related to steroidogenesis.
research Transtherapy for moderate to severe acne scar: a study of 2 cases
This study found that transtherapy, a treatment using Korean medicine, significantly improved acne scars, reducing the scarring grade from an average of 3.5 to 1.5 in moderate and severe cases.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Effect of Accutane(acne medication) on hair?
Accutane can cause hair thinning in some users, with effects varying from no change to permanent hair loss. Some users reported improvements in hair and skin with treatments like Finasteride, while others experienced severe side effects, including mental health issues.
community I wasn't expecting this while using topical finasteride aka fincrezo for Europe(France)
Topical finasteride unexpectedly cleared the user's severe facial acne, which they attribute to reduced DHT levels. Another user shared a similar experience with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, noting reduced acne and scarring.
community Has anyone recovered from traction alopecia or hairloss from acne ?
The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, specifically traction alopecia and hair loss from acne. It mentions that sleeping on one side is unlikely to cause traction alopecia.
community Severe dry eye: finasteride vs dutasteride
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
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