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    GlossaryTopical Antiandrogens

    medications applied to skin to block androgen effects locally

    Topical antiandrogens are medications applied directly to the skin to block the effects of androgens, which are hormones that can contribute to conditions like acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss). By inhibiting these hormones locally, these treatments can help manage symptoms without the systemic side effects associated with oral antiandrogens.

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      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

      learn Alfatradiol

      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement