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Glossary Estrogen

group of hormones regulating female reproductive system and traits

Estrogen, also spelled oestrogen, is a group of hormones primarily responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and bone health, and is also present in smaller amounts in males, where it helps regulate certain functions of the reproductive system and maintain bone density.

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research Biology of estrogens in skin: implications for skin aging

187 citations , December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This article discusses the role of estrogens in skin aging and reports no new findings; it highlights the potential of selective ER modulators to improve skin health without systemic side effects.

research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source

159 citations , July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews”

This article discusses the influence of estrogens on hair follicle growth and metabolism, suggesting a significant role alongside androgens in hair growth control but reports no new clinical results.

research The role of estrogen in cutaneous ageing and repair

158 citations , June 2017 in “Maturitas”

This review discusses the role of estrogen deficiency in post-menopausal skin aging and wound healing, highlighting opportunities for developing estrogen receptor-targeted therapies and reports no new clinical results.

research An estrogen receptor pathway regulates the telogen-anagen hair follicle transition and influences epidermal cell proliferation.

154 citations , October 1996 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

This study found that 17-beta-estradiol inhibits hair growth in mice by blocking hair follicles in the telogen phase, whereas an estrogen receptor antagonist promotes hair growth by initiating anagen.

research Estrogens and aging skin

150 citations , April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

This review discusses the effects of estrogen on skin aging and highlights potential therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.

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community 20MTF Results on the crown from 1 year on estrogen injections

468 upvotes 6 months ago

Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.

community High estrogen on finasteride, thoughts?

37 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 29-year-old male has been using finasteride for hair regrowth but is experiencing side effects like low libido and emotional changes, possibly due to high estrogen levels. Suggestions include weight loss, consulting an endocrinologist, switching to topical treatments, or trying dutasteride.

community Does having low estrogen make one a better candidate for finasteride?

7 months ago

Low estrogen levels may reduce the risk of side effects from finasteride, such as gynecomastia. Some users plan to start with microneedling and minoxidil before trying finasteride, while others have experienced temporary side effects from topical finasteride but continued use without persistent issues.

community How insane would it be to take estrogen until all your hair grows back, then getting off of it and taking fin or dut to maintain

in Chat 69 upvotes 8 months ago

Using estrogen for hair regrowth is considered ineffective and risky, with potential side effects like breast growth and hormonal changes. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are suggested, but estrogen is not recommended unless transitioning.

community Injecting estrogen for hairline regrow

268 upvotes 1 year ago

A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.

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learn Alfatradiol

a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a prescription topical hormone, licensed for androgenetic alopecia in Germany but not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where it produced stabilisation rather than regrowth and was outperformed by minoxidil; no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.

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learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

Why is Estradiol used to treat hair loss in women and transgender people undergoing hormone therapy? Estradiol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair follicle health.

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