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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1
The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
research Children and the Quality of Ambulatory Care
Children receive less than half of recommended health care, and routine hormonal testing for female-pattern hair loss is unnecessary without other androgen excess symptoms.
research Study of Women's Knowledge of the Role of Androgens and Their Excess
Most women lack knowledge about androgens and their excess symptoms.
research Recommendations for Treatment of Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An Update
The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
research Combination of Metformin With Liraglutide in Treating HAIR-AN Syndrome in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review
Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.
community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
community Starting Pyrilutamide tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
community PCOS female with significant receding and thinning; doctor won’t give me anything but Spiro and Spiro sucks
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
community Have you tried putting unconventional things on to your scalp ?
The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.