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Glossary Androgen-Dependent Diseases

conditions influenced by male sex hormones like testosterone

Androgen-Dependent Diseases are medical conditions that are influenced or exacerbated by androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These diseases include conditions such as androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern baldness), prostate cancer, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In these disorders, the presence and activity of androgens play a crucial role in their development and progression.

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research Recent Advances in Drug Design and Drug Discovery for Androgen- Dependent Diseases

11 citations , February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry”

This review discusses various targets for treating prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia and reports on recent studies of new compounds and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but provides no new experimental results.

research Three cases of androgen‐dependent disease associated with myotonic dystrophy

8 citations , January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study describes three female cases of androgen-dependent diseases in myotonic dystrophy, suggesting that peripheral androgen response, rather than serum levels, may drive such conditions.

research Editorial: Androgen-dependent diseases and their treatment

December 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

This research reviewed existing literature to explore treatment options for androgen-dependent diseases, reporting that among prostate cancer therapies analyzed, the drug olaparib as monotherapy resulted in longer survival compared to the combination of apalutamide and abiraterone, though combined treatment efficacy differences were not statistically significant.

research [Experience in treating androgen-dependent diseases (androgenetic alopecia, acne agminata, hirsutism) with the preparation Diane].

January 1986 in “PubMed”

The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.

Association of Myo-Inositol and Microlipodispersed Magnesium in Androgen-Dependent Dermatological Diseases: A Retrospective Study

research Association of Myo-Inositol and Microlipodispersed Magnesium in Androgen-Dependent Dermatological Diseases: A Retrospective Study

February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals”

This study found that supplementing myo-inositol with microlipodispersed magnesium significantly improved acne and hirsutism in women with PCOS by reducing BMI, testosterone, and DHEAS levels, also enhancing quality of life without side effects, over 6 months.

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community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

in Satire 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

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 If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

in Research/Science 46 upvotes 2 years ago

RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Why some people experience problems on Finasteride/Dutasteride (my theory)

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 9 months ago

Some people have side effects from finasteride and dutasteride due to hormonal predisposition, especially if DHT dominant. Alternatives like RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and Breezula are suggested to target scalp androgen receptors without altering overall hormones.

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learn Cyproterone

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

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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

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