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research The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders

57 citations , January 1995 in “The American journal of medicine”

This study discusses the use of oral contraceptives as a treatment for hyperandrogenism, showing improvement in hirsutism and acne for many women and possibly providing metabolic benefits with certain formulations.

research Acne and Systemic Disease

76 citations , November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America”

This article reviews the hormonal and medication-related factors associated with acne development but does not present new research findings.

research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders

22 citations , January 2002 in “Treatments in endocrinology”

This review examines the role of androgens in cutaneous disorders and the potential therapeutic effects of different oral contraceptives, noting variations in individual responses and the influence of genetic and local factors but reports no new clinical results.

research Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

9 citations , January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This review discusses the regulation of hair growth, causes of excessive androgen secretion, and current safe solutions for hyperandrogenism manifestations in women but reports no new clinical results.

research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda – a Case Report

September 2013 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology”

This case report suggests that hypertrichosis might be an early sign of porphyria cutanea tarda, as illustrated by a woman whose symptoms improved after stopping estrogen-containing oral contraceptives.

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community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

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 Update: 9 months of oral Dutasteride & topical Minoxidil has done more than I ever expected

831 upvotes 4 months ago

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 This shit works like magic, aka 50 days on oral min&fin

in Progress Pictures 172 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their successful 50-day progress using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. They plan to switch to dutasteride after six months for potentially better results.

community Why some people experience problems on Finasteride/Dutasteride (my theory)

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 9 months ago

Some people have side effects from finasteride and dutasteride due to hormonal predisposition, especially if DHT dominant. Alternatives like RU58841, Pyrilutamide, and Breezula are suggested to target scalp androgen receptors without altering overall hormones.

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learn Ethinylestradiol

learn Ethynylestradiol

learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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