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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
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The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Androgen deprivation therapy might help prevent severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Androgens promote beard growth but cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, with TGF-β1 as a potential treatment target.
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