Estrogen-Induced Gynecomastia After Use of Estrogen-Containing Topical Therapies

March 2008 in “ DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift ”

Kevin Schmidt, G. Wagner, H Mensing

estrogen gynecomastia alopecia areata testosterone estradiol

TLDR Estrogen treatments can cause unwanted effects in men and should be used cautiously.

A 61-year-old man experienced loss of libido, decreased beard growth, and gynecomastia after using an estrogen-containing hair tincture for six months to treat diffuse alopecia areata. These symptoms resolved within four weeks after discontinuing the tincture, and hormone levels returned to normal. The study highlighted that locally applied estrogen preparations could cause unwanted systemic effects in men, suggesting they are generally contraindicated. If such treatments are necessary, monitoring hormone levels, specifically testosterone and estradiol, was recommended.

View this study on thieme-connect.de →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 1000+ results

community 1.5 years finasterite. 1 tablet daily. Don't see any improvement.

in Is this regrowth? 114 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been taking finasteride for 1.5 years without seeing improvement in hair regrowth. Suggestions include adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride, with concerns about side effects.

community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

in Research/Science 111 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

community Topical Finasteride reduced my DHT more than Oral Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 42 upvotes 3 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including the experiences of topical finasteride and oral dutasteride. It also discusses Pyrilutamide, 0.025% topical concentration, Minoxidil, RU58841, and 1% finasteride gel dosage.

community 200 days on dut + min, what do you think?

in Is this regrowth? 604 upvotes 2 months ago

The user reports significant hair regrowth after 200 days using dutasteride and minoxidil, attributing changes to hair dye. Others doubt the authenticity and discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

in Question 109 upvotes 12 years ago

Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

Related Research

1 / 1 results

research Estrogen-Induced Gynecomastia After Use of Estrogen-Containing Topical Therapies

10 citations , March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift”

Estrogen treatments can cause unwanted effects in men and should be used cautiously.