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research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss

August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the androgenicity of progestins used in hormonal contraceptives and its potential impact on female pattern hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Androgenic effects of oral contraceptives: Implications for patient compliance

22 citations , January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine”

This article reviews the negative effects of androgenic disorders and highlights that newer oral contraceptives with less androgenic progestins may reduce these effects and improve compliance, but it reports no new results.

Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age

research Anti-androgen Treatments

24 citations , January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie”

This review discusses treatment options for hirsutism in women of childbearing age, focusing on the use of contraceptives, CPA, spironolactone, and third-line therapies, and reports no clinical results.

What Do Users in a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Forum Think About the Treatments They Tried: Analyzing Treatment Sentiment Using Machine Learning

research What do users in a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) forum think about the treatments they tried: Analysing treatment sentiment using machine learning

April 2025 in “Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine”

In this study, the analysis of PCOS subreddit data revealed that lifestyle changes and supplements were perceived positively for managing PCOS symptoms, while contraceptives were often linked with negative experiences, except when they included anti-androgenic progestins.

research Alopecia due to high androgen index contraceptives

3 citations , July 2018 in “JAAPA”

This article reviews how to identify and manage androgenic alopecia caused by hormonal contraceptives but reports no new clinical findings.

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community The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo

1791 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

community Hate how younger generation makes hair seem more important than it is

in Chat 152 upvotes 7 months ago

A 25-year-old man is worried about his girlfriend noticing his balding and is frustrated by society's focus on looks. He uses minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss and considers being honest with her.

community Do you think people of previous generations had better hair? What changed?

2171 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.

community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 154 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.

community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

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