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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 150 resultsresearch Endocrine Intervention for Transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Is Spironolactone Better Than Finasteride for Symptoms of Hirsutism in Transgender Women?
Spironolactone and finasteride are equally effective for hirsutism in transgender women.
research Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
Spironolactone was effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
PCOS is a complex disorder managed by treating symptoms and requires a team of specialists.
research The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management
Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity Possible causes for crown/top of head thinning even while on a “nuclear” stack? (MTF + fin + microneedling)
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.
community Finasteride: 9 months heavy shedding, 9 months no shedding, cycle has repeated for 3 years..
The user has experienced a 9-month cycle of heavy shedding followed by 9 months of no shedding while on Finasteride for three years. They also use Spironolactone and oral Minoxidil but haven't noticed these affecting the shedding cycle.
community Finasteride 1.25mg 10 month Progress
The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment routine using Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Red Light Therapy, noting significant progress and considering adding Dutasteride. They experienced initial side effects and changes in libido, but overall reduced hair shedding and regrowth, especially at the temples.
community RU58841 vs Pyrilutamide (scientist opinion)
Hair loss treatments, specifically about the effectiveness of RU58841 compared to Pyrilutamide. Molecular weights and side effects were discussed in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
community Topical finasteride might be a lie
The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.