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GlossaryAntiandrogenic (Androgen Receptor Antagonist)

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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community Why Cant we just find an effective androgen receptor antagonist that works locally on the scalp?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Researching and developing an effective local antagonist to block the androgen receptors for hair loss, as opposed to using DHT synthesis inhibitors that lower serum DHT levels. Several treatments such as CosmeRNA and Pyrilutamide are currently in development or undergoing trials.

community Anyone know by what percentage Pyrilutamide or Ru decrease your androgens?

in Chat 1 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Pyrilutamide and RU58841 are androgen receptor antagonists that block receptors without significantly reducing testosterone or DHT levels. Any indirect effect on androgen levels is likely negligible.

community New Approach to Ketoconazole or just waste of time?

in Ketoconazole 21 upvotes 6 months ago

The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.

community Fluridil downregulates androgen receptor expression?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 11 months ago

Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hair follicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.

community Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight?

in Treatment 45 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.

community A Technical Question About Pyrilutamide

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutamide is believed to be more effective than RU58841 and 1 mg finasteride in treating hair loss, with no systemic hormonal effects and the potential to block more than 31% of scalp DHT. It may also antagonize scalp testosterone due to its action as an androgen receptor antagonist.

community Topical finasteride might be a lie

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.

community Thoughts on my Topical and Oral concept idea ?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is seeking advice on improving their hair loss treatment regimen, considering changes to their topical solution, and is curious about others' daily routines and recommendations for medications and supplements. They are contemplating switching Tretinoin for Tazarotene, Latanoprost for Bimatoprost, and possibly adding Alfatradiol, Topical Melatonin, or a topical androgen receptor antagonist.

community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

in Female 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.

community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

in Ketoconazole 101 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

community Is Pyrilutamide the real deal and if so when will it actually be available?

in Chat 21 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that is currently in development and may be available soon; an androgen receptor degrader which is also being developed as a potential treatment for hair loss; and the comparison between Pyrilutamide, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

in Question 8 upvotes 4 years ago

Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

community Kintor’s KX-826 Pyrilutamide!!

in Research/Science 153 upvotes 3 years ago

KX-826 hair loss treatment completed trials with mild side effects. GT20029 may be ultimate cure, destroying androgen receptors causing baldness.

community Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil) gave me achy balls, but seems to work

in Treatment 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had side effects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.

community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.

community For people that keep saying Breezula is weaker than fin...

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Breezula protects hair follicles from both testosterone and DHT, unlike finasteride, which only protects against DHT. This could potentially lead to significant hair regrowth, similar to results seen in transgender individuals using hormone blockers.

community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

in Update 32 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

community Why doesn’t anyone talk about leave in ketoconazole? (Not nizoral)

in Ketoconazole 40 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses a leave-in ketoconazole product for hair loss, which is not commonly mentioned like Nizoral shampoo. One reply suggests it acts similarly to finasteride but with potential for low absorption and similar side effects.

community Reminder that Kintors Pyrilutamide results will be out this month

in Treatment 174 upvotes 3 years ago

Kintor's Pyrilutamide results for hair loss treatment will be released soon. The treatment may replace current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil without systemic side effects.

community Is Keto shampoo 2% even worth starting?

in Ketoconazole 43 upvotes 3 months ago

Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.

community 10 months CB and Oral Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 110 upvotes 8 months ago

A person with Alopecia Areata on their beard is using CB-03-01 and oral minoxidil for treatment. Some users question the effectiveness of CB-03-01 for beard hair, suggesting that minoxidil alone may be responsible for any observed hair growth.

community How long until pyrilutamide or gt20029 get FDA approved?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments pyrilutamide and GT20029 discussed. Pyrilutamide approval in 2 years, GT20029 in 5-6+ years.

community My hairloss stack, progress pics soon maybe for 1 year RU

in Technology 49 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment routine, which includes RU58841 for 9 months and Dutasteride for 6 months, with other unspecified treatments considered extra. One user inquired about the source of RU58841.

community Roughly 1.5 years progress. Dut, Fin, Minox, RU.

in Progress Pictures 801 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.

community Anagen is now selling pyrilutamide

in Product 138 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide, a potential hair loss treatment that has recently been released for sale, and is thought to have similar efficacy to Dutasteride without side effects. It was discussed in terms of its effectiveness compared to Finasteride, its use by females, and whether it can be safely mixed with RU58841.

community Link to the conference for Kintor Pyrilutamide

in Research/Science 39 upvotes 2 years ago

User shares link to conference about Pyrilutamide. Discussion includes phase 2 results, company's plans, and upcoming phase 3 trial.

community Is there a consensus on RU these days? Pyril turned out to be a bust right?

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness and safety of hair loss treatments, specifically RU58841 and Pyrilutimide (Pyril), with users sharing that Pyril was no more effective than a placebo and expressing concerns about the safety of RU58841 based on personal experiences and the lack of pharmaceutical interest.

community Kintor KX-826 Group Buy Feedback

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about a group of people trying KX-826 for hair loss, with no serious side effects reported after 25 days of use. Some participants are experiencing less scalp itch and shedding, but it's too early for definitive results.

community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

in Treatment 33 upvotes 4 months ago

A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.