March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had larger prostate volumes and lower urinary flow rates compared to those without the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and urinary symptoms.
October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study found that cyproterone acetate treatment improved quality of life and reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in women with skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism.
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February 1994 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that flutamide was more effective than spironolactone in reducing symptoms of hirsutism and related conditions in premenopausal women, with fewer discontinuations due to side effects.
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March 1984 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” In this study, cyproterone acetate combined with estradiol dramatically improved hirsutism symptoms and significantly reduced plasma testosterone and androstenedione levels in patients over periods of up to three years.
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January 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” This review describes how male hypogonadism can lead to various skin and hair symptoms, as well as potential dermatological reactions to hormone treatments and reports no new clinical results.