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Glossary Topical Antiandrogens

medications applied to skin to block androgen effects locally

Topical antiandrogens are medications applied directly to the skin to block the effects of androgens, which are hormones that can contribute to conditions like acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss). By inhibiting these hormones locally, these treatments can help manage symptoms without the systemic side effects associated with oral antiandrogens.

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research New topical antiandrogenic formulations can stimulate hair growth in human bald scalp grafted onto mice

37 citations , January 2000 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”

In a study using human scalp skin grafts on SCID mice, topical flutamide and finasteride significantly improved hair growth in male-pattern baldness compared to placebo, with flutamide showing superior results to finasteride.

research Topical Antiandrogens

11 citations , January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article discusses the complex interaction between androgens and the skin, highlighting elevated androgen levels in women with hirsutism, female-pattern hair loss, and acne, but reports no new clinical results.

research Topical antiandrogens in the treatment of male-pattern baldness

10 citations , October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology”

This review discusses the potential of antiandrogens for androgen-induced baldness in men and women but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further research on long-term risks and efficacy.

research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris

7 citations , December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This review discusses the potential efficacy of topical antiandrogen therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris, finding promising results but highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.

research Topical antiandrogens. What use in dermatology?

5 citations , January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article reviews the complex relationship between androgenic hormones and skin disorders, emphasizing the need for further innovative research to understand varying skin responses, but it reports no new findings.

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community Topical Anti Androgens detailed thread

6 upvotes 1 month ago

Users discuss the effectiveness of topical anti-androgens like RU58841, Pyri (KX826), and CB for hair loss. Some report maintenance and regrowth with Pyri, while others find limited success with RU58841 and switch to combinations like finasteride and minoxidil or minoxidil and dutasteride.

community Topical anti-androgen availability in Australia

in Product 2 years ago

Availability of topical anti-androgens, especially RU58841, in Australia. Issues with customs seizures and lack of credible local sources.

community Cheap topical anti-androgens recommendations?

5 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about finding affordable topical anti-androgens for hair loss. The user is currently using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, and is advised that additional topical treatments may not be necessary.

community Haircafe - TOPICAL minoxidil is an anti aging drug

in Minoxidil 245 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.

community Recommendations for topical antiandrogens

in Treatment 2 upvotes 9 months ago

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.

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learn Pyrilutamide

Is pyrilutamide a safer alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride? Pyrilutamide may be a safer topical alternative to oral antiandrogens like finasteride.
What is pyrilutamide, and how does it help with androgenic alopecia or hair loss caused by DHT? Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is an investigational topical antiandrogen designed to block DHT at the androgen receptor in the scalp rather than lower DHT in the blood. Its sponsor has announced positive Phase III top-line results in China, but none of the data are peer-reviewed and it is not approved as a medicine anywhere.

learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

learn Overview

learn 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.

learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

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