Topical Antiandrogens

    January 1985 in “ Archives of Dermatology
    Anne W. Lucky
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    Spironolactone →

    powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

    Cyproterone →

    a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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    Studysummary This article discusses the complex interaction between androgens and the skin, highlighting elevated androgen levels in women with hirsutism, female-pattern hair loss, and acne, but reports no new clinical results.
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