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research Antiandrogenic therapy with ciproterone acetate in female patients who suffer from both androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris

5 citations , December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports”

This study found that antiandrogenic therapy with Melleva 35 for three months was effective in reducing hair loss and improving acne in women with both Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris.

research Can we halt male androgenetic alopecia progression without antiandrogenic drugs?

1 citations , December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This article explores whether it's possible to stop the progression of male androgenetic alopecia without using antiandrogenic drugs and reports no new clinical findings.

research Antiandrogenic drugs, a therapeutic option for frontal fibrosing alopecia patients

10 citations , March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the potential usefulness and safety profile of oral antiandrogens for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting possible benefits but acknowledges that finasteride's efficacy remains uncertain.

research Treat androgenetic alopecia with antiandrogens, as well as other pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

1 citations , April 2017 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives”

This review discusses current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that most lack robust evidence for efficacy and safety, highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.

research Cortexolone 17a-propionate: A new antiandrogen acting on hair dermal papilla cells for the treatment of androgenic alopecia

March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.

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community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

A method for treating androgenic alopecia using minoxidil, antiandrogens, exercise, and cold exposure to promote hair growth. Environmental factors and lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can improve treatment effectiveness.

Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

in Research 413 upvotes 1 year ago

Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

4 upvotes 1 year ago

A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

community Physio-metabolic method (antiandrogen, minoxidil, leg training and cold)

in Treatments 309 upvotes 2 years ago

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

in Research/Science 2 years ago

RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

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learn Pyrilutamide

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.
Is pyrilutamide a safer alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride? Pyrilutamide may be a safer topical alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride.

learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly. Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only and carries a pregnancy contraindication.

learn GT20029

Is GT20029 safe and effective for both men and women with androgenic alopecia? Not yet. GT20029 is an experimental drug: early trials suggest it is well tolerated, but its effectiveness and long-term safety are unproven, especially in women.