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research Progestogens with Antiandrogenic Properties

164 citations , January 2003 in “Drugs”

research Cortexolone 17a-propionate: A new antiandrogen acting on hair dermal papilla cells for the treatment of androgenic alopecia

March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.

research Antihormonal properties of some new A-homo-B, 19-dinor steroids of the androstane series

2 citations , September 1992 in “Steroids”

New A-homo-B, 19-dinor steroids showed strong antiandrogenic activity without affecting the enzyme 5α-reductase or androgen receptor binding.

research Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti‐androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. a randomized controlled trial

90 citations , July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research”

Spearmint tea may reduce testosterone and self-reported hair growth in women with PCOS.

research Profile of the progesterone derivative chlormadinone acetate — Pharmocodynamic properties and therapeutic applications

33 citations , January 2009 in “Contraception”

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

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community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 8 months ago

Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

community Does RU58841 potentially cause cancer?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.

community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

in Ketoconazole 55 upvotes 2 years ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

community Last resort attempt. Studies suggest that finasteride topically actually inhibits up to 52% scalp dht which is smiles to dut 0.5mg daily. This solution contains: fin, min, melatonin and progesterone. Trial started today.

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.

community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

in Ketoconazole 101 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

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