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    GlossaryAntiandrogen Therapy (Antiandrogen 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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      Hyperandrogenism: Acne and Hirsutism

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      January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”
      Hyperandrogenism, often causing excessive hair growth and acne, can be treated with methods like weight reduction, hair removal, various medications, and in the case of acne, topical treatments.
      Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      research Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      4 citations, November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
      Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management

      research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Management

      41 citations, April 2010 in “Gender Medicine”
      The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

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