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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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5 / 1000+ results![Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women](/images/research/afe9d1fa-cbb2-4471-9a8b-c689795d38af/small/15065.jpg)
research Idiopathic hirsutism: excessive bodily and facial hair in women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
![The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women](/images/research/34f1a78c-5bec-43fe-870b-32f2aa8e16ef/small/28124.jpg)
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
research Familial congenital generalized hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Anti-Androgens
Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
![Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with self-reported symptoms of oligomenorrhoea and/or hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study](/images/research/261c8519-7a68-4115-bbfe-a55823eefab8/small/15342.jpg)
research Prevalence of polycystic ovaries in women with self-reported symptoms of oligomenorrhoea and/or hirsutism: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
Women with irregular periods and/or excessive body hair are more likely to have polycystic ovaries, and this condition is linked to higher health risks.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone
A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.
community Mid Feb to now. Different lighting but you can see the difference. 40M.
User experienced hair regrowth using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling. Others praised progress and discussed feeling stronger at 40 than in their 20s.
community Doc suggested to start using Fin
A user is seeking advice on hair loss treatment and has been prescribed finasteride. They currently use minoxidil, rosemary oil, and castor oil, and are considering adding dermarolling. Respondents suggest daily use of minoxidil and finasteride, with some recommending additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, dermapen, dutasteride, and vitamins.
community It works. About a 1 year transformation.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and finasteride, which they have used without side effects for a year. Other users shared their experiences and advice about potential side effects and supplements to help.
community Any long term diffuse thinners success stories?
A user with early-stage diffuse hair thinning asked for long-term success stories using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. One person regained most of their hair after 22 months on finasteride and minoxidil, while another saw significant improvement with oral minoxidil after trying various treatments over many years.