research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research Protective Trend of Anti-Androgen Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Meta-Analysis
Anti-androgen therapy might help protect against COVID-19 infection and reduce death risk.
research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
research Extraordinary Claims Without Extraordinary Evidence: Controversy on Anti-Androgen Therapy for COVID-19
The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.
research Androstanediolglucuronide: A Parameter for Peripheral Androgen Activity Before and During Therapy with Cyproterone Acetate
3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
research SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Androgen Sensitive Phenotypes – A Study on Associated Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Its Adverse Effects Among Androgenetic Alopecia and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients
Anti-androgen therapy may boost immunity but increases injection site pain in vaccinated patients.
research Clinical Effectiveness of Bilateral Orchiectomy in Reducing Anti-Androgens in Transgender Females
Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.
research Prospective Cohort Study on the Effects and Tolerability of Flutamide in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Flutamide, an oral anti-androgen therapy, is effective in treating female pattern hair loss, even without systemic androgen excess.
research Impact of Androgen Status and Anti-Androgen Therapy on the Course of COVID-19 in Men
Men with higher androgen levels may have severe COVID-19 symptoms, but those on antiandrogen therapy are less likely to contract the virus and have milder symptoms. Anti-androgen drugs could potentially treat COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Anti-Androgens for the Treatment of Hirsutism
Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.
research Serum Levels of Androgen-Associated Hormones Are Correlated with Curative Effect in Androgenic Alopecia in Young Men
Lowering certain hormone levels improves treatment for hair loss in young men.
research Reversed Sequential Therapy of Hirsutism Using Cyproterone Acetate
Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
research Letter to the Editor on COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
research American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Disease State Clinical Review: Guide to the Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Part 1
The guide recommends specific methods for diagnosing PCOS and various treatments for its symptoms, while considering the health impacts on adolescents.
research Spironolactone Therapy in Hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Position Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
research Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research A Case Series of 20 Women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
research Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, And Cutaneous Virilism
Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research Roles of Steroid Receptors in the Lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research Diagnosis and Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.
research What Factors Play a Role in Unhealthy Hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.
research Hirsutism: Evaluation and Treatment
The conclusion is that proper diagnosis and long-term treatment, including medication, hair removal, and lifestyle changes, are important for improving hirsutism, especially in PCOS patients.
research Pharmacology of Anti-Androgens in the Skin
Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
research A Comparison Between Spironolactone and Spironolactone Plus Finasteride in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
research Controversies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosing and treating PCOS is complex due to differing criteria and requires a team approach.
research Recent Discoveries and Developments of Androgen Receptor-Based Therapy for Prostate Cancer
New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
research The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function
A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.