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- Who can safely use spironolactone for hair thinning and androgen-related hair loss? Women with androgen-related hair loss can safely use spironolactone under medical supervision.
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9 / 16 results- Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a prescription topical hormone, licensed for androgenetic alopecia in Germany but not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where it produced stabilisation rather than regrowth and was outperformed by minoxidil; no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.
- What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.
- Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Early onset female pattern hair loss: a case–control study for analyzing clinical features and genetic variants
This study identified clinical features and genetic variants associated with early onset female pattern hair loss, highlighting decreased hair shaft density and specific SNPs related to androgenic features.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Hair loss in the elderly
This review discusses types of hair loss in elderly women, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment limitations, but does not present new research findings.
research Endocrine Regulation of Hair Growth and Loss: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications
This study assesses the impact of teaching programs on the knowledge of waste management among women, but results are not reported in the abstract.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Cypro to reverse hairloss + Fin?
The conversation discusses using cyproterone temporarily to reverse hair loss, followed by finasteride to maintain regrowth. Concerns about cyproterone's side effects, such as lowering testosterone and potential health risks, are raised, with alternatives like spironolactone suggested for androgen-related issues.
community Possible topical option for preventing BDNF-related hair loss
The conversation discusses hair loss linked to BDNF-increasing nootropics like Semax and Lions Mane. Suggested topical treatments include capsaicin, beta-glucan, and ginseng to counteract TGF-B activation.
community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
community Sugar and Hair loss connections
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
community Minoxidil for Iron deficiency hair loss?
The conversation is about using minoxidil for hair loss related to iron deficiency. The user experienced reduced hair loss after taking iron supplements and questions the need for minoxidil, which is typically used for hair loss from DHT.
