131 citations
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September 2010 in “The Laryngoscope”
This study found that forehead feminization significantly contributes to recognizing female gender and reported that feminizing forehead cranioplasty is a safe procedure with a low complication rate.
17 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology”
This review discusses medical interventions that reproductive health experts can provide to transgender and gender diverse youth and reports no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”
This review highlights the dermatological needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals in Australia, emphasizing the role of dermatologists in managing skin and hair conditions related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
Hair regrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hair loss due to feminizing effects.
A person is microdosing estrogen for hair loss after finasteride and dutasteride failed, risking feminizing effects. Alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, or hair transplants are suggested.
A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.
The conversation discusses using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair regrowth while maintaining muscle mass. Concerns include potential side effects like gynecomastia and muscle loss, with suggestions to balance hormone levels carefully.
The "Big 3 Stack" for hair loss treatment, which includes Minoxidil for hair density improvement, Ketoconazole shampoo for enhancing hair volume and thickness, and Finasteride for blocking hair loss causing hormones. Microneedling can boost Minoxidil's effects.