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Androgenetic alopecia in women.
Price VH. Price VH. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2003 Jun;8(1):24-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12168.x. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2003. PMID: 12894991 Free article. Review.
The diagnosis of AGA in women is supported by early age of onset, the pattern of increased thinning over the frontal/parietal scalp with greater density over the occipital scalp, retention of the frontal hairline, and the presence of miniaturized hairs. Most …
The diagnosis of AGA in women is supported by early age of onset, the pattern of increased thinning over the frontal/parietal scal …
Androgens in women: Androgen-mediated skin disease and patient evaluation.
Bienenfeld A, Azarchi S, Lo Sicco K, Marchbein S, Shapiro J, Nagler AR. Bienenfeld A, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Jun;80(6):1497-1506. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.08.062. Epub 2018 Oct 10. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019. PMID: 30312644 Review.
These androgens are essential in the development of several common cutaneous conditions in women, including acne, hirsutism, and female pattern hair loss (FPHL)-androgen-mediated cutaneous disorders (AMCDs). ...Dermatologists face the challenge of differentiating ph …
These androgens are essential in the development of several common cutaneous conditions in women, including acne, hirsutism, a …
Management strategies for acne vulgaris.
Whitney KM, Ditre CM. Whitney KM, et al. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2011;4:41-53. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S10817. Epub 2011 Apr 26. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2011. PMID: 21691566 Free PMC article.
Severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris responds best to oral isotretinoin therapy. In female patients with moderate to severe acne, facial hair, loss of scalp hair and irregular periods, polycystic ovarian syndrome should be considered and appropriate treat …
Severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris responds best to oral isotretinoin therapy. In female patients with moderate to severe ac …
Ketoconazole therapy for women with acne and/or hirsutism.
Venturoli S, Fabbri R, Dal Prato L, Mantovani B, Capelli M, Magrini O, Flamigni C. Venturoli S, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1990 Aug;71(2):335-9. doi: 10.1210/jcem-71-2-335. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1990. PMID: 2166069
The effects of ketoconazole, a synthetic imidazole derivate, were evaluated in 42 women affected by acne (17 cases) and/or hirsutism (36 cases) treated with 400 mg/day for 3-6 months. ...The therapeutic effects of ketoconazole on hirsutism was evident at 6 months in …
The effects of ketoconazole, a synthetic imidazole derivate, were evaluated in 42 women affected by acne (17 cases) and/or hir …
Managing cutaneous manifestations of hyperandrogenic disorders: the role of oral contraceptives.
Wiegratz I, Kuhl H. Wiegratz I, et al. Treat Endocrinol. 2002;1(6):372-86. Treat Endocrinol. 2002. PMID: 15832490 Review.
Therefore, OCs with a predominant estrogen effect may improve mild to moderate forms of acne and seborrhea, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia, in a time-dependent manner. In women who do not respond satisfactorily, treatment with OCs containing a progestogen with …
Therefore, OCs with a predominant estrogen effect may improve mild to moderate forms of acne and seborrhea, hirsutism and androgeneti …
Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women.
Yousuf SD, Ganie MA, Urwat U, Andrabi SM, Zargar MA, Dar MA, Manzoor-Ul-Rehman M, Mudassar S, Rashid F. Yousuf SD, et al. BMC Womens Health. 2023 Feb 15;23(1):68. doi: 10.1186/s12905-023-02187-5. BMC Womens Health. 2023. PMID: 36793022 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presents clinical symptoms of menstrual abnormalities, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), scalp hair loss, acne and infertility. Metabolic abnormalities such as obesity, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and cardiov …
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presents clinical symptoms of menstrual abnormalities, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), sc …
Metabolic alterations of DHEA and cholesterol sulphates in the hair of patients with acne measured by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Cho SH, Choi MH, Sim WY, Lee WY, Chung BC. Cho SH, et al. Exp Dermatol. 2010 Jul 1;19(7):694-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2010.01094.x. Exp Dermatol. 2010. PMID: 20629741
As the hormonal levels in scalp hair reflects the condition of skin appendage, the level of dehydroepiandrosterone-3-sulphate (DHEAS) and cholesterol sulphate (CS) was evaluated in scalp hair obtained from patients with acne. The hair samples were extr …
As the hormonal levels in scalp hair reflects the condition of skin appendage, the level of dehydroepiandrosterone-3-sulphate …
Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as atypical acneiform and comedonal plaque: case report and literature review.
Vieira ML, Marques ERMC, Leda YLA, Noriega LF, Bet DL, Pereira GAAM. Vieira ML, et al. Lupus. 2018 Apr;27(5):853-857. doi: 10.1177/0961203317726377. Epub 2017 Aug 31. Lupus. 2018. PMID: 28857716 Review.
Haroon et al. reported in 1972 an unusual presentation of CCLE with hypertrophic follicular scars seen in acne vulgaris. Acneiform presentation is one of the most rarely reported and one of the most confusing, as it resembles a very common inflammatory skin disease. …
Haroon et al. reported in 1972 an unusual presentation of CCLE with hypertrophic follicular scars seen in acne vulgaris. Acnei …
Oral dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) replacement therapy in women with Addison's disease.
Gebre-Medhin G, Husebye ES, Mallmin H, Helström L, Berne C, Karlsson FA, Kämpe O. Gebre-Medhin G, et al. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2000 Jun;52(6):775-80. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2265.2000.01017.x. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2000. PMID: 10848883 Clinical Trial.
No serious side-effects were seen, but some of the patients experienced increased apocrine sweat secretion (n = 7), itchy scalp (n = 2) and acne (n = 7), all of which were reversed when DHEA was discontinued. CONCLUSION: A daily replacement dose of 50 mg of DHEA res …
No serious side-effects were seen, but some of the patients experienced increased apocrine sweat secretion (n = 7), itchy scalp (n = …
Effects of minoxidil 2% vs. cyproterone acetate treatment on female androgenetic alopecia: a controlled, 12-month randomized trial.
Vexiau P, Chaspoux C, Boudou P, Fiet J, Jouanique C, Hardy N, Reygagne P. Vexiau P, et al. Br J Dermatol. 2002 Jun;146(6):992-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04798.x. Br J Dermatol. 2002. PMID: 12072067 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Hormone studies have demonstrated the androgen-dependent character of female androgenetic alopecia, but there have been few controlled studies of therapies for alopecia in women. ...No significant difference was observed in the total number of hairs amon …
BACKGROUND: Hormone studies have demonstrated the androgen-dependent character of female androgenetic alopecia, but there have been f …