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Why does clascoterone work for acne and not minoxidil since they are both anti-androgens?

Name: Why does clascoterone work for acne and not minoxidil since they are both anti-androgens?
Uploaded: 2021-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 1 min 35 s
Description: Why does clascoterone work for acne and not minoxidil since they are both anti-androgens?

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AMAmy McMichael, MDFaculty

Updated:Aug 18, 2026

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