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    Glossary Antiandrogenic

    substances inhibit male sex hormones like testosterone

    Antiandrogenic refers to substances or treatments that inhibit the effects of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These substances can be used to treat conditions like androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and prostate cancer by blocking the action of these hormones, thereby reducing their influence on hair follicles and other tissues.

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    1. Androgen Receptor Antagonists (Antiandrogens) Structure-Activity Relationships Current Medicinal Chemistry · 2000 · 204 citations
    2. Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens British Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 179 citations
    3. Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Metaanalyses of Randomized Controlled Trials 2008 · 150 citations
    4. Pharmacology of antiandrogens Journal of Steroid Biochemistry · 1986 · 97 citations
    5. Treatment of hirsutism: comparisons between different antiandrogens with central and peripheral effects Fertility and sterility · 1999 · 75 citations
    6. A comparison of the relative efficacy of antiandrogens for the treatment of acne in hyperandrogenic women Clinical Endocrinology · 2002 · 74 citations
    7. The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function American Journal of Pathology · 2003 · 72 citations
    8. ANTIANDROGEN TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America · 1999 · 52 citations
    9. BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF ANTIANDROGENS 1970 · 51 citations
    10. The antiandrogen enzalutamide downregulates TMPRSS2 and reduces cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2 in human lung cells Nature Communications · 2021 · 50 citations
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    1. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens. Reddit · 7 Dec 2024
    2. Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens Community · 6 Dec 2024
    3. Is shedding a good sign for antiandrogens? Reddit · 2 Nov 2024
    4. For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction? Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
    5. Anybody that regrew or thickened up hair with topical dutasteride 0.1% daily or simillar dosage? (without combining finasteride or any other antiandrogens) Reddit · 9 Nov 2021
    6. How good are anti-androgens? Are they worth seeking? Reddit · 7 Apr 2026
    7. Will previous use of anti androgens affect finasteride use? Reddit · 9 Jul 2025
    8. Affordable anti androgens in India? Reddit · 24 Mar 2025
    9. anti-androgens help with chronic seborric dermatitis ?! and hence diffuse thinning Reddit · 29 Nov 2024
    10. has anyone tried rubbing receipt paper on their heads as a free topical antiandrogen? Reddit · 10 Sept 2024
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    1. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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