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    Glossary Androgen Receptor

    protein in cells that binds male hormones to regulate genes

    The androgen receptor (AR) is a type of protein found inside cells that binds to androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. This binding activates the receptor, allowing it to enter the cell nucleus and influence the expression of specific genes, playing a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, as well as in conditions like androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).

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    1. Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Androgenic Alopecia Versus Alopecia Areata American Journal of Dermatopathology · 1998 · 27 citations
    2. Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp Journal of Endocrinology · 1998 · 227 citations
    3. Androgen Receptor Antagonists (Antiandrogens) Structure-Activity Relationships Current Medicinal Chemistry · 2000 · 204 citations
    4. The Distribution of Estrogen Receptor β Is Distinct to That of Estrogen Receptor α and the Androgen Receptor in Human Skin and the Pilosebaceous Unit Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2003 · 130 citations
    5. The role of androgen and androgen receptor in skin-related disorders Archives of Dermatological Research · 2012 · 124 citations
    6. Skeletal Site-Dependent Expression of the Androgen Receptor in Human Osteoblastic Cell Populations Calcified Tissue International · 1997 · 123 citations
    7. Androgen receptor–mediated inhibition of cutaneous wound healing 2002 · 108 citations
    8. Androgens and androgen receptor action in skin and hair follicles Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology · 2017 · 100 citations
    9. Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor β Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women1 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2001 · 93 citations
    10. Visualising Androgen Receptor Activity in Male and Female Mice PloS one · 2013 · 89 citations
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    1. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens. Reddit · 7 Dec 2024
    2. Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor? Reddit · 20 Dec 2024
    3. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens Community · 6 Dec 2024
    4. If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit? Reddit · 6 Apr 2022
    5. How can ketoconazole shampoo block androgen receptor if it's just washed off? Reddit · 11 Nov 2025
    6. Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor. Reddit · 11 Jun 2025
    7. Minoxidil is able to suppress androgen receptors or increase aromatase effect. Blood test in pictures. Reddit · 22 Aug 2022
    8. Has anyone powered through the creatine shedding (via increased androgen receptor sensitivity) and stabilized? Reddit · 21 Aug 2025
    9. Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place Reddit · 17 Oct 2024
    10. Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight? Reddit · 22 May 2024
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    Learn 10 of 37

    1. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    2. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors
    3. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    4. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    5. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    6. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    7. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    8. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    9. HMI-115 Experimental antibody that blocks the prolactin receptor
    10. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne
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