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    GlossaryAntiandrogen Therapy (Anti-Androgen Medications)

    reduces or blocks male hormones to treat certain conditions

    Antiandrogen Therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is a treatment that reduces the levels or blocks the effects of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) in the body. This therapy is commonly used to treat conditions like prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) by slowing the growth of cancer cells or reducing hair loss, respectively.

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      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 Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism

      research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism

      24 citations, March 2002 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs”
      Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
      Editor's Picks January 2021

      research Editor's Picks January 2021

      January 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.

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      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.