research Treatment of female pattern hair loss with oral antiandrogens
This study found that 88% of women with female pattern hair loss who received oral antiandrogens saw no progression or improvement in their condition.
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research Bicalutamide: A potential new oral antiandrogenic drug for female pattern hair loss
This article discusses the potential of oral bicalutamide as a promising treatment for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
research The Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived-Conditioned Media in Combination with Oral Anti-Androgenic Drugs on Male Pattern Baldness: An Animal Study.
In this study using animal models, umbilical cord stem cell conditioned media combined with oral anti-androgens improved hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia, enhancing hair follicle cycles and reducing inflammation, suggesting potential as a promising therapy.
research Oral Contraceptives and Antiandrogens Most Effective for Hirsutism Pharmacotherapy.
This meta-analysis found that combination oral contraceptive pills effectively treat hirsutism but recommends adding an antiandrogen if response is inadequate after six months.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.
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9 / 801 results- Is pyrilutamide a safer alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride? Pyrilutamide may be a safer topical alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride.
- Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.
- Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.
- Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.
- Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How good are anti-androgens? Are they worth seeking?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and potential additions like topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, and topical anti-androgens such as RU58841. The effectiveness and worth of these treatments, including localized dutasteride mesotherapy, are considered.
community Thoughts about ORAL ketoconazole? (pills)
Oral ketoconazole is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it poses significant health risks like liver damage and adrenal insufficiency. Users suggest safer alternatives like topical anti-androgens or spironolactone, emphasizing the importance of consulting a specialist.
community How to choose between topical antiandrogen (Pyrilutamide) vs topical Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) as an add-on treatment?
The user is considering adding Pyrilutamide or Alfatradiol as a topical treatment for hair loss after oral Finasteride and Dutasteride became less effective. Other users suggest Pyrilutamide for its safety profile, while one user shares positive experiences with RU58841 for reducing scalp itch and improving hairline.
community Recommendations for topical antiandrogens
The conversation is about adding a topical anti-androgen to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes dutasteride and oral minoxidil. The user is considering topical finasteride or dutasteride, Nizoral shampoo, KX-826, and topical spironolactone, while avoiding RU58841 due to safety concerns.
community Combining oral dut with topical finasteride for reduced scalp DHT
The conversation discusses combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride to further reduce scalp DHT levels for hair regrowth. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of this combination, with some suggesting alternatives like topical antiandrogens such as RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol.
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