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Glossary Antiandrogenic Progestins

hormones that block male hormones' effects

Antiandrogenic progestins are a type of hormone used in some birth control pills and hormone therapies. They not only help regulate menstrual cycles and prevent pregnancy but also counteract the effects of androgens (male hormones) in the body, which can be beneficial for conditions like acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and certain types of hair loss.

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research Antiandrogenic progestins for treatment of signs of androgenisation and hormonal contraception

17 citations , January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology”

This review discusses the use of ethinylestradiol combined with antiandrogenic progestin for treating androgenisation symptoms and improving metabolic and menstrual health in women, but it does not provide new clinical data.

Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age

research Anti-androgen Treatments

24 citations , January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie”

This review discusses treatment options for hirsutism in women of childbearing age, focusing on the use of contraceptives, CPA, spironolactone, and third-line therapies, and reports no clinical results.

research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss

August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the androgenicity of progestins used in hormonal contraceptives and its potential impact on female pattern hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.

Differentiated Application of Oral Contraceptives Based on the Different Side Effects of Synthetic Progestins

research [Differentiated application of oral contraceptives basing on the different side effects of synthetic progestins (author's transl)].

April 1976 in “PubMed”

This article suggests using oral contraceptives with antiandrogenic properties for women with virilization symptoms like acne and advises higher doses of antiandrogens for severe acne, androgenic alopecia, or idiopathic hirsutism.

research Polycystic ovary syndrome and estroprogestins

October 2025 in “Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology”

This review suggests that estroprogestins with anti-androgenic progestins, like cyproterone acetate and drospirenone, may effectively manage androgen excess in PCOS women, considering individual patient profiles.

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community 6 months on dutast and minoxodil, hair growing like weeds now!

in Progress Pictures 618 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.

community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

4 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 6 months ago

A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.

community The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo

1791 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

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.

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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 Ketoconazole

antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

learn Pyrilutamide

highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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.

learn Bicalutamide

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

learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

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