research Is acne a sign of androgen excess disorder or not?
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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research CAG polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene in women may be associated with nodulocystic acne
This study found that the count of CAG trinucleotide repeats in the androgen receptor gene may be associated with acne in female patients without hyperandrogenism.
research Androgen Receptor Inhibitors in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Efficacy and Safety Profiles of Clascoterone 1% Cream
This review discusses the clinical trials of clascoterone 1% cream for acne vulgaris and reports no new results; the authors highlight its novel role as a topical antiandrogen.
research Eziopatogenesi e terapia dell'acne:studio epidemiologico delle caratteristiche cliniche di una popolazione di pazienti affetti da acne e analisi dei polimorfismi del gene codificante per il recettore degli androgeni e del gene codificante per il citocromo P-450 1A1
This study observed that hereditary factors were associated with acne duration but not severity, and found a potential role of CYP450 1A1 polymorphisms in acne pathogenesis.
research 319 Acne, androgenetic alopecia, and atopic dermatitis in transgender patients on hormone therapy: A retrospective comparative cohort study
This study found that transgender patients on masculinizing hormone therapy had a higher likelihood of developing acne compared to cisgender women, and were more likely to experience AGA compared to cisgender women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What is the actual cause for oily skin/acne after starting finasteride?
Finasteride can cause oily skin and acne due to increased testosterone or sensitivity of androgen receptors. Some users find dutasteride results in less oily skin compared to finasteride.
community 2 years of Androgen inhibition.
A 23-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone to combat hair loss and hormonal acne, with mixed results and concerns about side effects. The user is experimenting with spironolactone despite its potential risks, hoping for skin and body hair improvements.
community Burning sensation and acne along temples accompanied by aggressive recession. On 0.5mg dut, 1.25mg fin EOD, and oral min 5mg daily.
The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.
community Whatever happened to Clascoterone? (breezula for hair) (sold as Winlevi for acne available since 2021)
Clascoterone (Breezula) is anticipated for release in the coming years but is considered too weak for aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are preferred, with some users obtaining clascoterone from the gray market.
community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
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9 / 47 results- 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.
- Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
- Argan oil: Is it useful for androgenic alopecia, or just for making hair look nice? Argan oil primarily improves hair appearance but lacks proven effectiveness for androgenic alopecia.
- Does metformin help control DHT levels that trigger androgenic alopecia? Metformin has been shown to lower circulating androgens in women with PCOS, but no published study has measured scalp DHT, 5-alpha reductase activity in the follicle, or hair density in anyone taking it — so its effect on pattern hair loss is untested, and it is not a DHT blocker.
- Does microneedling help with all types of alopecia, or only androgenic alopecia? Microneedling is most effective for androgenic alopecia, with limited evidence for other types.
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