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      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

      learn Cyproterone

      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

      learn Osteopontin

      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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      Cutaneous Effects in Hormonal Contraception

      research Cutaneous Effects in Hormonal Contraception

      3 citations , January 1985 in “PubMed”
      Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
      Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit

      research Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit

      97 citations , March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
      Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
      Hirsutism in Adolescent Females

      research Hirsutism in Adolescent Females

      13 citations , June 1989 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/˜The œPediatric clinics of North America”
      The conclusion is that young women with excessive hair growth should be quickly tested for hormonal issues and treated to improve their social well-being.

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      community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

      in Chat  95 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.