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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Antiandrogenic Progestins for Treatment of Signs of Androgenisation and Hormonal Contraception
Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
research Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne
Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
research Differentiated Application of Oral Contraceptives Based on the Different Side Effects of Synthetic Progestins
Choose oral contraceptives with specific side effects to manage issues like acne and avoid unwanted effects.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Contraception Progestin Type and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Newer contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce female hair loss.
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5 / 429 resultscommunity medication for hair loss spironolactone
41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.
community 5 months on Spiro and 6 weeks on oral Monoxidil. Beyond thrilled with the results so far
Treatments for hair loss, specifically the use of Spironolactone (Spiro) and oral Minoxidil, as well as Finasteride and RU58841.
community Does ketoconazole reduce systemic DHT by much?
Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about side effects.
community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents
RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.
community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841
RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.