Dermatologic Therapy Unit Anti-Androgens

March 1977 in “ PubMed ”

Svenja Nölting

anti-androgens androgenic alopecia hirsutism oestrogen gestagen seborrhoea hair loss excessive hair growth acne

TLDR Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.

In 1977, a study by S. Nolting found that the use of anti-androgens had positive effects on skin conditions that were otherwise difficult to treat, including severe forms of acne, seborrhoea, androgenic alopecia (hair loss), and hirsutism (excessive hair growth). The study emphasized the importance of understanding the effects of oestrogen and gestagen, as well as monitoring and considering potential side effects alongside the contraceptive efficacy and therapeutic results in dermatology.

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