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    GlossaryAndrogens

    group of sex hormones influencing male traits and reproduction

    Androgens are a group of sex hormones, including testosterone, that play a crucial role in male traits and reproductive activity. They are responsible for the development of male characteristics such as facial hair, deepening of the voice, and muscle growth, but are also present in females in smaller amounts, influencing hair growth and libido.

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      learn Bicalutamide

      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn Lavender

      plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

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      Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease

      research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease

      658 citations, June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews”
      Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
      Androgens and Hair Growth

      research Androgens and Hair Growth

      209 citations, September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
      Androgens and Alopecia

      research Androgens and Alopecia

      165 citations, December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
      Androgens and Human Hair Growth

      research Androgens and Human Hair Growth

      157 citations, April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology”
      Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

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      community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Anti-androgens like Finasteride, Dutasteride, Metformin, and Topical Spironolactone cause hairline recession and increased cholesterol levels. The hairline recovers after stopping the drugs.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 7 months ago
      People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.

      community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.