Why does it seem like everyone has a full head of hair when out?
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    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    The conversation is about individuals noticing others with full hair while experiencing their own hair loss. Some use treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others joke about noticing receding hairlines or suggest that hats and wigs are used to hide baldness.
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      Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments

      research Androgenetic Alopecia

      103 citations , June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America”
      This article discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that medical interventions like finasteride and minoxidil can halt and partially reverse hair loss in mild to moderate cases, especially when combined with surgery.
      Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Interventions for female pattern hair loss

      21 citations , May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”
      This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
      Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients

      research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients

      8 citations , November 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This study highlights the importance of clinicians understanding the effects of gender-affirming hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and antiandrogens on hair growth, to effectively diagnose and treat androgenetic alopecia in gender minority patients.