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    medication that blocks male hormones to treat various conditions

    Cyproterone, often referred to as Cyproterone acetate or Androcur, is a medication that acts as an anti-androgen. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones (androgens) in the body, which can be useful in treating conditions like severe acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and certain types of prostate cancer. It is also used in hormone therapy for transgender women.

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      Hair Cosmetic Alterations

      research Hair Cosmetic Alterations

      September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
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      research Hair Abnormalities and Neurological Disease

      September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.
      Pharmacology of Antiandrogens

      research Pharmacology of Antiandrogens

      97 citations, November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”
      Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
      Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      research Hormonal Therapy for Acne

      96 citations, September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

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