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Glossary Androgenic Disorders

refer to conditions caused by abnormal male hormone activity

Androgenic disorders refer to medical conditions caused by the abnormal production or action of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These disorders can lead to various symptoms, including excessive hair growth (hirsutism) in women, hair loss (androgenic alopecia) in both men and women, and other hormonal imbalances that can affect reproductive and overall health.

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research Dietary Phytochemicals and their Impact on Androgen Disorders in Males

May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY”

This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.

research The Interplay between Finasteride-Induced Androgen Imbalance, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Oxidative Stress, and Liver Disorders in Paternal and Filial Generation

October 2022 in “Biomedicines”

In this rat study, offspring from females fertilized by finasteride-treated males showed hyperglycemia and increased hepatic glycogen, linking paternal androgen imbalance to liver issues across generations.

research Androgen excess disorders remain undiagnosed in one of every four premenopausal women with Type 1 diabetes

January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open”

This study found that approximately 26% of women with Type 1 diabetes have undiagnosed androgen disorders, with polycystic ovary syndrome being the most common, particularly in those with premenarcheal onset of diabetes.

research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders

January 2015

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

research Is acne a sign of androgen excess disorder or not?

21 citations , January 2017 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology”

This study suggests that acne is often associated with hyperandrogenemia in women, contradicting previous recommendations that acne is not linked to androgen excess disorders.

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community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

8 upvotes 6 years ago

Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Hair Loss Ruins Your Mind: 10x rate of BDD. PF S is not real

in Research/Science 39 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair loss is linked to a higher rate of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), OCD, and depression. Finasteride and dutasteride are not linked to increased suicidal risk, though some users report mental health side effects.

community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

97 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

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learn Cyproterone

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

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Spironolactone

Who can safely use spironolactone for hair thinning and androgen-related hair loss? Women with androgen-related hair loss can safely use spironolactone under medical supervision.

learn GT20029

What is GT20029 and how does it work as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss? GT20029 is a topical anti-androgen that degrades androgen receptors to combat hair loss.

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