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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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research Androgenic Alopecia Revealing an Androgen-Secreting Ovarian Tumor
An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
research Low Leptin Level in an Obese Hyperandrogenic Woman – Potential Marker for Androgen-Secreting Tumor
Low leptin levels in obese women with high testosterone may indicate a tumor that secretes male hormones.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presented with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth and high testosterone were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presented with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.