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    GlossaryAntiandrogenic Effects (Anti-Androgenic Properties)

    inhibit male sex hormones like testosterone

    Antiandrogenic effects refer to the actions of substances that inhibit the effects of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These substances can block androgen receptors or reduce androgen production, and are often used in treatments for conditions like prostate cancer, androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness), and hirsutism (excessive hair growth in women).

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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

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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 Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year 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 Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community Rich anti-hair loss regimen with poor results

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using a regimen including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Azelaic acid gel, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for 4 months with minimal results. Another user suggests that it typically takes a year to see significant effects and encourages him to continue the routine.