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    GlossaryAndrogen Receptor Antagonists (anti-androgens)

    block male hormones like testosterone from affecting tissues

    Androgen Receptor Antagonists, also known as antiandrogens, are medications that block the action of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These drugs work by binding to androgen receptors, preventing androgens from exerting their effects on tissues, and are commonly used in the treatment of conditions like prostate cancer, androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness), and certain types of acne.

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community Affordable anti androgens in India?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of anti-androgens like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, which are expensive in India. Alternatives like spironolactone and concerns about the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride are also mentioned.