This study concluded that hormonal replacement therapy can improve skin ageing symptoms by increasing skin thickness and alleviating dryness and hyposeborrhoea in postmenopausal women.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”
This review discusses nonsurgical techniques for facialmasculinization and feminization in transgender patients and reports no new clinical findings, utilizing data from analogous procedures in cisgender individuals.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”
This case report describes the use of topical minoxidil to successfully promote facialhair growth in a 17-year-old trans male unable to start testosterone therapy, with skin dryness as the only reported side effect.
March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, topical 3% minoxidil was found to significantly improve facialhair density and diameter, quality of life, and patient satisfaction in transgender men on stable gender-affirming hormone therapy, with minimal adverse events compared to placebo.
41 citations
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December 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
This review discusses the unique dermatologic needs of transgender individuals during transitioning and emphasizes the importance of accommodating care in medical settings; it reports no new clinical results.
The hair transplant has a straight, unnatural-looking hairline that many find unappealing. The person is not using finasteride or minoxidil, which may affect future hair retention.
Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.
Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.
A trans man experiencing hair loss after starting testosterone treatment has seen positive results using topical minoxidil and finasteride, though his hair remains thin. He is considering continuing his current treatment and exploring additional options like microneedling and Breezula, while acknowledging the impact of testosterone on hair loss.
A user shared their successful experience with hair regrowth and transitioning from male to female using minoxidil, finasteride, Nutrafol, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They expressed gratitude for the results and encouraged others to explore treatments that align with their personal goals.