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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Disorder of Hair Growth in Hyperprolactinemia
High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Age-Dependent Endocrine Disorders Involved in the Pathogenesis of Refractory Acne in Women
Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
research 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Reveal Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
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5 / 553 resultscommunity HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community Female AGA - Low Cortisol/Low DHEA
Female (37) experiencing hair loss for 5 years, tried max dose of spiro and oral + topical minox without success. Discovered low cortisol and low DHEA levels, seeking functional medicine practitioner for help.
community personal progress (~8-9months) with fin(1.25mg)/min/needling/niz
A user's personal hair loss progress with treatments, including finasteride (1.25mg), minoxidil, needling, and Nizoral; and advice from other users on how to perform the needling correctly.
community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)
A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.