Androgens and Anti-androgen Therapy
August 1984
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
TLDR Antiandrogen therapy, like cyproterone acetate, effectively treats acne, hirsutism, and hair loss.
The document discussed the influence of androgens on the skin and the use of antiandrogen therapy, particularly focusing on conditions like acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia. It highlighted the role of cyproterone acetate, an orally administered steroid, in treating androgen-dependent diseases. The text was based on lectures from 1981 and was primarily written by biochemists, endocrinologists, and gynecologists. The book emphasized the chemical nature and mechanisms of action of antiandrogens, with more than half of the content dedicated to their therapeutic applications.
