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Androgenetic Alopecia Incidence in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients on Hormone Therapy Compared to Cisgender Patients

research 42017 Androgenetic Alopecia Incidence in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients on Hormone Therapy Compared to Cisgender Patients

September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the incidence of androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender diverse patients undergoing gender affirming hormone therapy but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting a gap in large-scale studies.

research Body composition and physical fitness in transgender versus cisgender individuals: a systematic review with meta-analysis

February 2026 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine”

Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.

research Regulating Healthy Gender: Surgical Body Modification among Transgender and Cisgender Consumers

5 citations , April 2022 in “Journal of Obesity”

This study found that both transgender and cisgender individuals experience similar psychological and cosmetic benefits from surgical body modifications, but cisgender individuals typically have more autonomy and support in pursuing these surgeries.

research 76367 Prescribing Patterns of Androgenetic Alopecia Treatments in Transgender vs. Cisgender Patients: A Database Analysis

July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

research Effect of testosterone on chests and abdomens of transgender men

10 citations , January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that transgender men using testosterone therapy had higher rates of acne and increased body hair growth, resembling male patterns more closely than those not on testosterone.

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community (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT

in Transgender 18 upvotes 7 months ago

A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.

community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

775 upvotes 8 months ago

A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

303 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

in Transgender 732 upvotes 2 years ago

OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

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