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    GlossaryEthinyl Estradiol (EE)

    synthetic estrogen used in birth control pills

    Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) is a synthetic form of estrogen, a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. It is commonly used in combination with progestins in oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and can also be used in hormone replacement therapy.

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      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 6 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community I hate it when people write off your hairloss info because “you’re not a doctor.”

      in Treatment  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their frustration about their cousin's refusal to take their advice on using finasteride for aggressive hair loss, despite the cousin's desperation and current use of minoxidil and consideration of PRP injections. The user, who has done extensive research, suggested the cousin needs a 5ar inhibitor, but the cousin dismisses the advice because the user isn't a doctor.