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Antiandrogen treatment helps reduce hair follicles and sebaceous glands in hirsute women.
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Bicalutamide does not significantly affect liver enzymes and is a safe anti-androgen option for transfeminine individuals.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.
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Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are the best treatments for hirsutism.
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Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” Garlic and fenugreek may help treat hair loss.