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GlossaryGender Dysphoria (gender incongruence)

feeling distress due to a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex

Gender Dysphoria is a psychological condition where an individual experiences significant distress or discomfort because their gender identity does not align with their assigned sex at birth. This condition, also known as gender incongruence, can lead to emotional and mental health challenges, and often requires a combination of psychological support, social transition, and sometimes medical interventions to alleviate the distress.

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community 5 months of nuking T, 2 months of minoxidil

polarisedmarinade in Transgender 489 upvotes 5 months ago

The user transitioned from finasteride to Cyproterone and started using Minoxidil, resulting in healthier hair and regrowth. They plan to wean off Minoxidil in a year, depending on regrowth.

community 4 years; fin 1mg/day @ 4 years; minox twice daily @ 3 years; estradiol 5mg/day @ 3 months; spiro 100 mg /day @ 3 months (Wet hair because it's easy to hide issues with dry hair)

Slight_Gap_7067 in Progress Pictures 198 upvotes 6 months ago

The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone. They noted significant regrowth by the second year and additional benefits from estradiol and spironolactone.

community Hair follicles do die - my „hair“ is the proof of that statement.

Forsaken-Plant-4020 in Female 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The user discusses their experience with hair loss despite taking estrogen and cyproterone, and estimates needing around 3000 grafts for a feminine hairline. They are considering getting the procedure done in Turkey due to high European costs.

community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

IceSkyDream in Transgender 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

community RU58841 powder from lab supplier tested at free drug testing service

opsavelocs in Treatments 207 upvotes 5 months ago

RU58841 powder from a lab supplier was tested at a free drug testing service. The discussion includes using Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.

community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

noeyys in Treatment 7 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.

community Jordan Peterson got a sick hair transplant!

Chadrasekar in Transplants 1075 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about Jordan Peterson allegedly getting a hair transplant, with various users mocking his way of speaking and debating the ethics of him potentially hiding the procedure. Some users discuss the natural look of the transplant and the implications of getting one at an older age.

community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

1991banksy in Chat 268 upvotes 4 months ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

Prestigious-Name512 in Treatment 84 upvotes 2 months ago

A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

Begalicious in Finasteride/Dutasteride 68 upvotes 10 months ago

A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.

community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?

Kylo313 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 1 year ago

User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

community Still shedding like crazy after 1 year on finasteride

Objective_Band_5609 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 6 months ago

User has been shedding hair despite using finasteride for a year, increasing the dose recently, and experiencing thin, short hairs. Other users suggest continuing treatment, seeing a dermatologist, and note that some hair loss is normal.

community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

y2khottie in Transgender 730 upvotes 4 months 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.

community Why isn't anybody on topical bicalutamide?

HarutoHonzo in Research/Science 2 upvotes 7 months ago

Topical bicalutamide is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community PCOS hair loss - 6 months of topical minoxidil and dermarolling 0.5mm once a week (as well as biotin gummies)

Morphine_ETF2L in Progress Pictures 46 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in PCOS-related hair loss after six months of using topical minoxidil, dermarolling 0.5mm weekly, and taking biotin gummies. They expressed happiness about the appearance of new baby hairs.

community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

Julie_Sauv in Transgender 611 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

desert_varnish_2 in Transgender 10 upvotes 2 months ago

A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle

14th in Satire 83 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.

community My Experience With Finasteride

netpy in Research/Science 21 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting a significant reduction in DHT levels and a complete loss of libido without other side effects. Another user agreed, discussing the negative impact on sexual drive and criticizing the community's attitude towards discussing side effects.

community Products that I use in my Hair. Blk Male Age 32

Free_Ots in Progress Pictures 275 upvotes 1 year ago

A 32-year-old black male shared the hair products he uses, receiving positive feedback for his genuine approach and hair results. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

Potential-Bench-6847 in Transgender 591 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

community Insane dutasteride shed 4 months after switching.

NotaVortex in Finasteride/Dutasteride 115 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.

community Don't give up! 9 months on Minoxidil

zerocerosun in Progress Pictures 392 upvotes 8 months ago

A trans man shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months on oral Minoxidil and 1.5 years on finasteride. He encourages others to stick with their treatments despite initial setbacks.

community Should I just keep trusting my medicine?

throaway77754 in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A user noticed hair thinning and was prescribed spironolactone, which led to increased hair loss. They were advised to switch to finasteride.

community PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%

sailorquaoar in Update 1 upvotes 1 year ago

PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.

community Microneedling + homemade shampoo (aloe vera mixed with rosemary water )6 months update

Worldly_You_9416 in Progress Pictures 20 upvotes 2 years ago

The user shared a 6-month update on using microneedling and a homemade shampoo made of aloe vera and rosemary water for hair loss. They posted progress pictures showing their results.

community Estrogen is an anabolic for scalp hair, if you mix it with growth stimulants such as oral minoxidil. All we need is an artificial SARM-estrogen that will work only with hair and will be invisible for the rest of the body + some next level AA only for hair – goodbye hair transplant industry

Ant1pal in Transgender 137 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions using estrogen mixed with growth stimulants like oral minoxidil for scalp hair growth. Idea proposed for an artificial SARM-estrogen that only affects hair without body side effects.

community 5% Minoxidil after 4 months - started with twice a day but went down to once because I kept forgetting in the morning. Really happy with how it is going!

Officeworker572823 in Progress Pictures 438 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user started using 5% Minoxidil for hair loss and is happy with the progress. They also mentioned being trans and coming off testosterone, which they believe will help prevent further hair loss. Some users suggested using finasteride as well.

community The theory that explains everything. The malloclusion theory has been proven.

joaopassos4444 in Research/Science 27 upvotes 1 year ago

Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.

community I don’t feel like I’ve made much progress over the last 2 years

HighPurchase in Is this regrowth? 34 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping, and started HRT 4 months ago but feels discouraged about progress. Other users see significant improvement and offer encouragement.