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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus with Autoimmune Thyroid Dysfunction as the First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Dystrophic Anagen Effluvium Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α-2a/Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
research 6581 Case of Conversion from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis to Graves' Disease: An Unusual Sequence
Hashimoto's thyroiditis can sometimes change to Graves' disease, so patients need careful monitoring.
research Reversible Alopecia Universalis Secondary to PEG-Interferon Alpha-2b and Ribavirin Combination Therapy in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Pyrilutamide and RU alternatives?
Pyrilutamide is officially available for purchase, and users suggest Fluridil as an alternative topical anti-androgen. Some users report positive results with pyrilutamide from Koshine.
community One year anti androgen update CROWN
User used Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil for one year to treat hair loss. They discussed possibly trying RU58841 or pyrilutamide in the future.
community For those that have used anti androgens what is your experience?
People discussed their experiences with anti-androgens for hair loss, mentioning side effects like chest pains with RU58841 and skepticism due to lack of safety data, while considering Fluridil as a potential addition to treatment. Some users expressed reluctance to use these chemicals.
community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min
An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.
community safety of and efficiency of anti androgens for women
27F with androgenic alopecia since 17 seeks treatment. Tried spironolactone, caused low blood pressure; believes finasteride is safer and wants to try it.