Bicalutamide: A review

Abstract

Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal androgen receptor antagonist that exerts anti-androgenic effects on peripheral tissues. It has been recently of interest in female pattern hair loss and has led to the off-label use of this drug for the improvement of Sinclair grading in such patients. This review aims to discuss the pharmacological properties along with indications, contraindications, and safety profile of bicalutamide for its use in dermatological research.