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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Testosterone, 17 Ks, 17 Beta E2 FSH-LH Variations and Hirsutism Modifications During Spironolactone Therapy
Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
research Clinical and Phototrichogrammatic Evaluation of Estradiol Replacement Therapy on Hair Growth in Postmenopausal Japanese Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study
Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Hyperplastic Effect of Bazhengsan in a Male Rat Model of Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis
Bazhengsan reduces inflammation and tissue growth in chronic prostatitis.
research Estrogen Regulates the Expression of Retinoic Acid Synthesis Enzymes and Binding Proteins in Mouse Skin
Estrogen affects how vitamin A is processed in mouse skin, which may impact acne treatment, hair growth, and skin defense.
research Noncontraceptive Benefits of the Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest Combined Oral Contraceptive: A Review of the Literature
The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.
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5 / 654 resultscommunity PYRILUTAMIDE KX-826 experience
A user's experience with the hair loss treatment Pyrilutamide KX-826, which has resulted in some side effects and shedding. The conversation also includes advice for baseline pictures and trying treatments for at least 6 months.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community 1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg
A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.
community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.
community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.