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    GlossarySystemic Antiandrogens

    medications that reduce male hormone effects body-wide

    Systemic antiandrogens are medications that reduce the effects of androgens (male hormones) throughout the entire body. They are commonly used to treat conditions like androgenic alopecia (hair loss), prostate cancer, and severe acne by blocking androgen receptors or inhibiting androgen production. These therapies can be crucial for managing hormone-related disorders and are often referred to as systemic anti-androgen therapy.

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      Acne and Systemic Disease

      research Acne and Systemic Disease

      76 citations , November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
      Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Female pattern hair loss

      226 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
      Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options

      research Hair Loss in Women

      81 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
      Alopecia And Hirsutism: Pathogenesis And Management Strategies

      research Alopecia and Hirsuties

      15 citations , January 1988 in “Drugs”
      The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
      Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      July 2011 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
      Hair Loss in Women: Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Hair loss in women

      November 2011
      The document concludes that hair loss in women can be treated with topical treatments or hormone therapy depending on the cause.
      Managing Hair Loss

      research Managing hair loss

      January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics”
      Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
      Regulation of Hair Growth

      research S127 Regulation of hair growth

      September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
      Hair Regrowth

      research HAIR REGROWTH

      118 citations , April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
      Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia

      April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks”
      AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
      Management of Acne

      research Management of acne

      78 citations , February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal”
      Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
      Telogen Effluvium: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment

      research Telogen Effluvium

      3 citations , February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology”
      Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
      Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments

      research Hair loss in women

      May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”
      Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
      Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      research Diseases of the Hair and Nails

      4 citations , November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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