232 citations
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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”
Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
231 citations
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April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.
The user is experiencing an itchy scalp and acne while using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering stopping minoxidil to see if symptoms improve and possibly switching to finasteride if needed.
Biotin can cause cystic acne for some users, and it's advised to stop using it if this occurs. For hair loss, finasteride and dutasteride are recommended, but a dermatologist should be consulted.