The antiandrogen cyproterone acetate: discovery, chemistry, basic pharmacology, clinical use and tool in basic research<sup>*</sup>

July 2009 in “ Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes ”

F. Neumann

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research Cyproterone Acetate as Initial Treatment and Maintenance Therapy for Hirsutism

18 citations , August 1985 in “European journal of endocrinology”

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Rate of Hair Growth in Hirsute Females

26 citations , December 1981 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.

research Treatment of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia with Cyproterone Acetate

39 citations , January 1980 in “Dermatology”

Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.

research Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Hair Growth, Sebaceous Secretion, and Endocrine Parameters in a Hirsute Subject

66 citations , October 1977 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Cyproterone acetate reduces hair growth and oil production.

research Pharmacology and Potential Use of Cyproterone Acetate

129 citations , January 1977 in “Hormone and metabolic research”

Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.