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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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research Frequency of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women with Postadolescent Acne
Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
research Female Type of Adult Acne: Physiological and Psychological Considerations and Management
Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.
research Serum 3α-Androstanediol-Glucuronide Is Decreased in Nonhirsute Women with Acne Vulgaris
Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
research Adult Female Acne: Clinical and Therapeutic Particularities
Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Starting Spironolactone, any ladies in here with experience or success?
A female user starting Spironolactone treatment for thinning hair, and others sharing their experiences with Minoxidil and oral/sublingual Minoxidil as treatments.
community DHT blockers for women, and your experiences with them?
A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.
community Disappointing news on Breezula/CB-03-01
The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.
community 26 yo female with androgenetic alopecia - worried about spiro side effects and effectiveness
A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hair loss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.