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research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

416 citations , September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

research Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy

122 citations , November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that aromatherapy involving essential oils significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata compared to carrier oils alone in a randomized controlled trial.

research 17α‐estradiol induces aromatase activity in intact human anagen hair follicles ex vivo

94 citations , August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that 17α‐estradiol increases aromatase activity in female hair follicles, which may explain its beneficial effects in treating androgenetic alopecia.

research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy

90 citations , December 2007 in “Current Oncology”

This review discusses management strategies for sexual side effects of aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients and reports no original clinical findings.

research Gene-wide association study between the aromatase gene (CYP19A1) and female pattern hair loss

77 citations , April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, genetic variation in the CYP19A1 gene, particularly the common rs4646 C allele, was associated with an increased risk of female pattern hair loss, especially in women under 40.

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community Around 5 month update (24m) (min + fin)

in Progress Pictures 279 upvotes 9 months ago

A 24-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after 5 months using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, along with weekly microneedling, without side effects. The user self-medicated through the Hims website and noticed significant changes by the third month.

community Around a 1.5 months progress pictures

in Progress Pictures 114 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss and scalp buildup, showing progress over 1.5 months. The ketoconazole shampoo helped with scalp buildup, and no side effects were reported from the medications.

community Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

80 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.

community Aronia Chokeberry and Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside for Hair Growth (AGA) Study

15 upvotes 2 years ago

A natural compound called C3A from Aronia Chokeberry can help prevent hair loss by counteracting the effects of DHT. The user has been taking 50 grams of dried organic Aronia Chokeberry daily for 30 days and will update with photos in 60 days.

community Aromatise inhibitor for finasteride-estrogen side effects?

5 upvotes 4 years ago

A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.

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learn Hair Transplant

Do hair transplants look natural? Clinics say a well-done transplant can look natural, but results vary with the surgeon, your hair and donor supply, and scars can show with very short hair.

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