Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

April 2006 in “ Expert Review of Dermatology ”

Leona Yip, Rodney Sinclair

antiandrogen therapy androgenetic alopecia androgen synthesis inhibitors DHT production inhibitors androgen receptor inhibitors minoxidil androgen receptor gene AGA Rogaine

Studysummary This review discusses therapeutic options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while antiandrogen treatments prevent further hair loss and promote some regrowth, dramatic results are rare.

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