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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Sex Differences in the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis’ Response to Stress: An Important Role for Gonadal Hormones
Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Evaluation of Serum G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor 1 (GPER-1) Levels in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.
research Men's Health
The document concludes that various drugs for men's health issues are in development, with treatments for sexual dysfunction and prostate conditions being the most advanced.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
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5 / 770 resultscommunity hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain
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Avidtgamer
in Treatment
3 upvotes
2 years ago The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.
community Spironolactone, what do you think?
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One-Cauliflower-7231
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
4 upvotes
6 months ago A user is considering Spironolactone for hair loss but is advised against it due to its effects on testosterone. Instead, they are recommended to try finasteride at 18 and consider dutasteride if needed.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
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Crezinald
in Research/Science
92 upvotes
2 years ago The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?
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hokq699
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
13 upvotes
2 years ago The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.
community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects
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HT-Journey-NL
in Research/Science
30 upvotes
5 months ago Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.