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    Glossary Nonsteroidal Antiandrogens

    medications that block male hormones without activating their receptors

    Nonsteroidal Antiandrogens (NSAA) are medications that block the action of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) by binding to androgen receptors without activating them. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions like prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia (hair loss) by preventing androgens from stimulating the growth of cancer cells or hair follicles.

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      community Severe dry eye: finasteride vs dutasteride

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.

      community Consenus on Kx-826/pyrilutamide vs ru58841

       11 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      KX-826 is considered effective for hair maintenance, with better safety research than RU58841, but lacks positive anecdotes. RU58841 is seen as potentially stronger, but concerns exist about systemic effects; combining anti-androgens with 5AR inhibitors is suggested for better results.
      Seeking Advice on Norwood 3 Hairline at Age 15

      community Seeking Advice on Norwood 3 Hairline at Age 15

      in Basic Questions  533 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 15-year-old is concerned about hair loss, possibly at Norwood 2 or 3, and is using shampoos and conditioners recommended by a trichologist. Suggestions include considering topical minoxidil and consulting a doctor about topical anti-DHT treatments like finasteride or RU58841, but avoiding 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors at this age.

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      Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug

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      Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion

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      Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826

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

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      Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors