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research Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti‐androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. a randomized controlled trial

90 citations , July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research”

In this study, spearmint tea significantly reduced testosterone levels and improved self-reported hirsutism in women with PCOS, but did not change objective hair growth scores over the short trial period.

The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function

research The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function

72 citations , January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology”

This study found that the co-activator CBP enhances the agonistic action of hydroxyflutamide on androgen receptors, suggesting a mechanism for therapy resistance in prostate cancer.

research Anti-Androgenicity of Flutamide and its Metabolite Sch 16423

72 citations , June 1979 in “Biochemical Society Transactions”

This research paper reviews the anti-androgenic properties of the drug flutamide and its metabolite Sch 16423 but presents no new experimental results.

Racial Variations in COVID-19 Deaths May Be Due to Androgen Receptor Genetic Variants Associated with Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia. Are Anti-Androgens a Potential Treatment for COVID-19?

research Racial variations in COVID‐19 deaths may be due to androgen receptor genetic variants associated with prostate cancer and androgenetic alopecia. Are anti‐androgens a potential treatment for COVID‐19?

71 citations , April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This article discusses the potential link between genetic variants associated with androgen receptor activity and racial variations in COVID-19 mortality, suggesting a possible role for anti-androgens in treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Anti-androgenic activities of Ganoderma lucidum

70 citations , July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

In this study, Ganoderma lucidum extract was found to significantly inhibit 5alpha-reductase activity and testosterone-induced prostate growth in rats, suggesting potential use for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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community Anti-androgen use causing testicular pain?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from topical finasteride to oral Dutasteride and using Fluridil caused persistent testicular discomfort. The discomfort did not subside after stopping Fluridil, raising concerns about Dutasteride's role.

community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

community anti-androgens help with chronic seborric dermatitis ?! and hence diffuse thinning

7 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.

community Anti-Androgens causing hairline to recede?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years 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 Topical Anti Androgens detailed thread

6 upvotes 1 month ago

Users discuss the effectiveness of topical anti-androgens like RU58841, Pyri (KX826), and CB for hair loss. Some report maintenance and regrowth with Pyri, while others find limited success with RU58841 and switch to combinations like finasteride and minoxidil or minoxidil and dutasteride.

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learn GT20029

What is GT20029 and how does it work as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss? GT20029 is a topical anti-androgen that degrades androgen receptors to combat hair loss.

learn Pyrilutamide

highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

Is pyrilutamide a safer alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride? Pyrilutamide may be a safer topical alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride.
Can pyrilutamide be used by both men and women, or only in specific cases? Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is an investigational topical anti-androgen that has been trialled in both men and women, but it is not approved for hair loss anywhere; the company reports that its China Phase III trial in men met its primary endpoint, but the data come from sponsor announcements rather than peer-reviewed journals, and long-term safety is unknown.
What is pyrilutamide, and how does it help with androgenic alopecia or hair loss caused by DHT? Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is an investigational topical antiandrogen designed to block DHT at the androgen receptor in the scalp rather than lower DHT in the blood. Its sponsor has announced positive Phase III top-line results in China, but none of the data are peer-reviewed and it is not approved as a medicine anywhere.

learn Fluridil

a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

learn Bicalutamide

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

learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

learn Cyproterone

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

learn HMI-115

HMI-115: Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Loss Treatment HMI-115 is an investigational anti-prolactin-receptor antibody being trialled for androgenetic alopecia. It is not approved anywhere; its hair-loss evidence is a 16-person Phase 1b announced only by press release, plus a completed 192-man Phase 2 in China whose results are not yet published.

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