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      How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?

      research How to Distinguish Medicalization from Over-Medicalization?

      41 citations , June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy”
      The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
      Hormones

      research Hormones

      4 citations , January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.
      Pharmacology of Antiandrogens

      research Pharmacology of Antiandrogens

      97 citations , November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”
      Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

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      community The pessimism about the Crisp Cas 9 is excessive

      in Chat  12 upvotes 5 months ago
      CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hair follicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  148 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community Pyrilutamide vs Ru58841 thoughts

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using Pyrilutamide (Pyril) for hair loss for a month alongside finasteride/dutasteride since 2021 but hasn't seen results. They are considering switching to RU58841 due to its many success stories, despite being skeptical about the legitimacy and testing of Pyrilutamide.

      community 16 and diffuse thinning, screw this

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 16-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning is considering using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride at 18, while others suggest alternatives like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. Users advise consulting a doctor before starting treatments and emphasize the importance of understanding the cause of hair loss.

      community It's just ironic..

       31 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hair thinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.