Topical anti-androgen availability in Australia Product 7/2/2024
Availability of topical anti-androgens, especially RU58841, in Australia. Issues with customs seizures and lack of credible local sources.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Are topical anti-androgens (spironolactone, clascoterone, RU58841) sold/available in Egypt?
Topical anti-androgens like spironolactone, clascoterone, and RU58841 are not readily available in Egypt, with inconsistent availability through online platforms. Minoxidil is commonly found in local pharmacies, while dutasteride is available as "Avodart" but is expensive.
community KX-826 and RU58841: do topical anti-androgens work?
KX-826 and RU58841 are topical anti-androgens discussed for hair loss prevention, with KX-826 showing promise in trials and RU58841 having mixed anecdotal results. Users report combining these with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying success and concerns about side effects.
community Is RU58841 or pyrilutamide a stronger topical anti-androgen?
The conversation discusses adding either RU58841 or pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen that already includes oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil. RU58841 is considered the stronger anti-androgen but may have more side effects.
community Topical Anti-Androgen users. What are y’all using currently? And what do you believe has the best chance of being approved? Or best results?
RU58841 is considered effective by some users, but finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used with varying dosages to manage side effects. Users report different experiences with treatments like pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with some seeing results and others not.
community Topical Anti Androgens detailed thread
Users discuss the effectiveness of topical anti-androgens like RU58841, Pyri (KX826), and CB for hair loss. Some report maintenance and regrowth with Pyri, while others find limited success with RU58841 and switch to combinations like finasteride and minoxidil or minoxidil and dutasteride.
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research RU 58841, a new specific topical antiandrogen: A candidate of choice for the treatment of acne, androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism
This study found that the topically applied non-steroidal antiandrogen RU 58841 may reduce androgen-dependent skin conditions in a hamster model with minimal systemic effects.
research RU 58841-myristate–prodrug development for topical treatment of acne and androgenetic alopecia.
This study reports that RU 58841-myristate, a new antiandrogen prodrug formulated with solid lipid nanoparticles, shows potential for targeting hair follicles in preclinical laboratory settings.
research Preliminary pharmacokinetics and metabolism of novel non-steroidal antiandrogens in the rat: Relation of their systemic activity to the formation of a common metabolite
Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
research Percutaneous absorption of a new antiandrogen included in liposomes or in solution
Liposomes can make the antiandrogen RU 58841 more effective for skin application by reducing absorption, increasing skin retention, and targeting sebaceous structures.
research CLINICAL UPDATES IN HAIR
This chapter reviews various antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors, detailing their mechanisms, uses, and side effects, with a focus on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
research Glucocorticoid and Sex Hormone Receptors: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Relevance
This review discusses the roles of glucocorticoid and sex hormone receptors in the skin and their clinical importance, but reports no new research findings.