RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism

January 1994 in “ The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ”

T. Battmann, Anthony Bonfils, C. Branche, Jean-François Humbert, Florence Goubet, G. Teutsch, Daniel Philibert

RU 58841 topical antiandrogen androgen receptors androgenetic alopecia hirsutism acne

TLDR RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

The paper introduces a new topical antiandrogen called RU 58841 that has potential to treat acne, androgenetic alopecia, and hirsutism. It has a high affinity for androgen receptors and causes regression of the flank organ area without affecting deep accessory sex organs or testosterone levels. RU 58841 is a safe and effective topical antiandrogen that targets androgen receptors in the skin. It shows promise as a treatment for acne, androgenetic alopecia, and hirsutism. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in humans.

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