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    GlossaryOral Antiandrogens

    medications taken orally to block male hormones like testosterone

    Oral antiandrogens are medications taken by mouth that block the effects of androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone. These drugs are often used to treat conditions like androgenic alopecia (hair loss), prostate cancer, and hirsutism (excessive hair growth) by reducing the influence of androgens on the body.

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      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  446 upvotes 2 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.