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July 1974 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”
This study found that cyproterone acetate, given with ethinyl oestradiol, significantly reduced hirsutism in women after 12 months, although improvements reversed once cyproterone acetate was stopped.
The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.
The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
Oral minoxidil can cause multiple facial hairs to grow from one follicle, known as Pili Multigemini, leading to ingrown hairs and zits. Users report increased facial and body hair growth, with some experiencing fewer issues after switching to dutasteride.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, microneedling, and estrogen, leading to a need to tie their hair back. They attribute the success to estrogen suppressing testosterone, alongside their routine of minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements.
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine”
This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.