Antiandrogens: Basic Concepts for Treatment
January 1981
TLDR Antiandrogens can treat excess body hair and hair loss by blocking male hormones.
The document discussed the treatment of hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia, both of which were believed to be mediated by androgens, either through increased production or heightened sensitivity. These conditions exhibited a male-type hair pattern, with increased body hair or decreased scalp hair leading to baldness. The paper highlighted that both disorders were suitable for hormone treatment, particularly with antiandrogens, and emphasized the importance of collaboration between dermatological and endocrinological specialists for effective patient care.
