Antiandrogen therapy for androgenetic alopecia
April 2006
in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
TLDR Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
This document discusses the use of antiandrogen therapy for androgenetic alopecia, a hair loss condition caused by genetics and hormones. The article explains that drugs that inhibit androgen synthesis, DHT production, or the androgen receptor can be used to treat AGA. Minoxidil solution, applied topically, also stimulates hair growth. The article also highlights the importance of the androgen receptor gene in the etiology of AGA. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the various antiandrogen therapies available for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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