21m, curious about what's going on with my hair
3/31/2015
thyroid condition 5ARI TRT hypothyroidism levothyroxine finasteride DHT MPB Arimidex AI gynocomastia Raloxifene SERM thyroid medication testosterone replacement therapy thyroid hormone Propecia Dihydrotestosterone male pattern baldness Aromatase Inhibitor pubertal gynecomastia Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
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