research The role of hormones in female androgenetic alopecia: focus on menopause
This review examines the impact of hormones on hair loss in postmenopausal women and discusses various risk factors, but reports no new clinical results.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Adrenal androgenic female-pattern alopecia: sex hormones and the balding woman
In this study, women with diffuse alopecia were found to have higher serum levels of adrenal androgen DHEAS, which may contribute to disrupted scalp hair growth.
research Is hormone testing worthwhile in patients with female pattern hair loss?
In this study, nearly half of the female patients with androgenetic alopecia reported symptoms of hormonal disorders, but hormone test results did not show significant abnormalities.
research A New Role of Non-Sex Hormone in the Pathogenesis of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Elevated luteinizing hormone contributes to female-pattern hair loss, and blocking certain channels may help prevent it.
research Female androgenic alopecia. The 3 alpha,17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide/sex hormone binding globulin ratio as a possible marker for female pattern baldness
This study found that women with female pattern baldness often had a higher ratio of 3 alpha,17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide to sex hormone-binding globulin and lower serum sex hormone-binding globulin, possibly indicating minimal androgen excess.
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8 / 21 results- Why is Estradiol used to treat hair loss in women and transgender people undergoing hormone therapy? Estradiol is used within supervised hormone therapy and may slow hormone-related hair loss in some women and trans women, but the evidence is limited and it carries serious whole-body risks.
- Is follistatin safe for use in women or transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy? No study has tested follistatin in women or transgender people on hormone therapy, and it has no approved human use or established dose; a 2023 study in 72 adolescents with PCOS found that the body's own follistatin rose on estrogen-containing contraceptives alongside less favourable metabolic markers, a correlation that does not show follistatin caused them. The published evidence does not support using it in this group.
- Does pumpkin seed oil block DHT, the hormone linked to male and female pattern baldness? Pumpkin seed oil has not been shown to lower DHT in people. One small, supplier-funded trial of a branded supplement reported more hair after 24 weeks but did not measure DHT (Cho et al. 2014).
- What causes male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is caused by genetic sensitivity to the hormone DHT.
- Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a topical hormone sold without prescription in German pharmacies, licensed there for mild androgenetic alopecia, and not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where hair density and thickness stayed nearly unchanged over 6 months while minoxidil improved them (the trial had no placebo group); no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.
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Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
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Hormone that regulates sleep, sold as a supplement
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Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss
Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.
community Minoxidil: How It Changes the Scalp Hormone Environment
Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.
community Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem
A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
community Crazy Hair Loss Reversal! 🏳️⚧️💖
Transgender hormone therapy, including Estradiol Valerate, Spironolactone, and Progesterone Micronized, can reverse male pattern baldness and improve hair health. The user shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after transitioning from male to female.
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