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5 / 17 resultslearn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Baricitinib
JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
learn GHK-Cu
a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair
learn Cyproterone
a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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.
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.
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 I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.
community Would topical minoxidil + tretinoin cause less(or none) hypertrichosis compared to oral minox?
A user is considering switching from oral minoxidil to a combination of 5% topical minoxidil and tretinoin to reduce hypertrichosis. They hope this combination will be effective without causing excessive body hair growth.
community 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 Finasteride 1mg + 2.5mg oral minoxidil (Late April- September)
OP used finasteride 1mg and 2.5mg oral minoxidil since late April, showing hair improvement despite some initial libido issues. Users discussed side effects, costs, and alternative treatments, with OP noting increased facial hair but no significant body hair growth.
community A long journey but it’s working. I had hardly any hair left.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil twice daily and 1mg oral finasteride once daily over a year. They reported no major side effects, only slightly less chest hair.