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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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research Adrenal Steroid Precursors Exert Potent Androgenic Action in the Hamster Sebaceous Glands of Flank Organs and Ears
Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.
research Comparison of Disease Severity and Ultrasonographic Abdominal Subcutaneous Fatty Tissue Thickness in Hirsute Women
Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and Treatment
The document concludes that hirsutism can be managed with various treatments tailored to the individual, potentially improving quality of life.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My strong recommendation for those shedding hair
by
TrichoSearch
in Treatment
95 upvotes
3 years ago A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.
community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more
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Combfromhell
in Research/Science
126 upvotes
2 years ago 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.
community So we’re just ok with taking a research chemical now?
by
Lonelyboy14
in Treatment
178 upvotes
3 years ago The conversation discusses the use of RU58841, a non-FDA approved research chemical for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its safety and effectiveness. Some users are willing to try it as a last resort after other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride failed, while others express concerns about potential long-term side effects and lack of official research.
community Testosterone and DHT levels through the roof yet has better hair than the majority of guys who are “healthy” genetics are everything
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ZadarskiDrake
in Satire
554 upvotes
1 year ago The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that genetics play a significant role in determining hair loss, and specific treatments like finasteride may not be effective against certain compounds like masteron and trenbolone.
community I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil
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noeyys
in Minoxidil
280 upvotes
1 year ago Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.