research Society for Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation of Androgen Excess in Women
Evaluate and manage androgen excess in women with a systematic approach, considering both physical and psychological impacts.
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research Isotretinoin-unresponsive acne as a sign of a congenital disorder: a case of 21-hydroxylase deficiency
This case report describes an 18-year-old male whose acne, unresponsive to traditional treatments and only partially improved with oral isotretinoin, was linked to androgen metabolism anomalies indicative of a non-classical form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Androgenic alopecia in post-menopausal female: a clinical presentation
This case study discussed a postmenopausal female with androgenic alopecia and hirsutism due to a Leydig cell tumor, suggesting the importance of further workup in women with severe hirsutism or androgenic alopecia.
research Approach to the Patient: Diagnostic Challenges in the Work Up for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This article discusses the complex aetiology, diagnostic criteria, and challenges in diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report new clinical findings.
research Androgens in women
This review discusses the role of androgens in women's skin-related conditions like acne, hirsutism, and female pattern hair loss, noting the lack of dermatology guidelines for when to pursue endocrinologic evaluation.
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A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.
community Finasteride + Minoxidil 6-Week Update
A 40-year-old man experiencing male pattern baldness reports noticeable hair regrowth after 6 weeks of using finasteride 1 mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He has not experienced any side effects and plans to continue monitoring his progress.
community How do I look? - Hair transplant update.
A user shared their hair transplant update, having received 4,300 grafts and choosing not to use medications like finasteride or minoxidil due to potential side effects and personal reasons. Many commenters expressed concern that without these medications, the user might experience further hair loss, suggesting that preventative treatments are important for maintaining transplant results.
community Update: 9 months of oral Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil has done more than I ever expected
Oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil significantly improved hair regrowth over nine months. Other users shared mixed results and side effects with treatments like oral Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Dutasteride worked at 3x/week, then paradoxically got worse after upping to 5x/week — DHT went UP, not down
Increasing dutasteride from 3x to 5x a week led to worse hair loss and higher DHT levels, prompting a return to the original dosing. The user also uses topical minoxidil and is addressing a folic acid deficiency.
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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