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Hirsutism future or investigational therapies

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Fluridil is one of the new topical treatment options for hirsutism which is not available yet.

Future or Investigational Therapies

Future or Investigational Therapies

Fluridil (2-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-[4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetylamino)ropanamide) is a new topical antiandrogen agent and has been developed for hyperandrogenic skin syndromes.

A clinical study has shown that a 2% fluridil gel is a safe and effective treatment method of hirsutism and also has no effect on libido or sexual function but Fluridil is not available yet.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Sovak M, Seligson AL, Kucerova R, Bienova M, Hajduch M, Bucek M (2002). “Fluridil, a rationally designed topical agent for androgenetic alopecia: first clinical experience”. Dermatol Surg. 28 (8): 678–85. PMID 12174057.

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