research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
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research Dermatological Considerations for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients: An Australian Perspective
Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
research A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy affects metabolism differently based on treatment type.
research Endocrine Therapy of Adult Gender-Incongruent Individuals Seeking Gender Reaffirmation
Hormone therapy greatly improves the quality of life for adults seeking gender reaffirmation, but more research is needed in India.
research Characterizing Dermatological Conditions in the Transgender Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
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5 / 16 resultscommunity Has anyone tried hair fibers to cover the bald spot?
User discovered hair fibers (Toppik) for covering bald spots and recommends it. Others agree it's a game changer and boosts confidence.
community What happened to that drug that kills dht receptors in your scalp
A new therapy aimed at destroying DHT receptors in the scalp is still in early trials and may take at least 5 years to become available. A sugar-like solution similar to Minoxidil is also in early testing stages and not yet commercialized.
community Hair much worse after 6 months?
A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.
community 3 months on dutasteride/minoxidil progress
A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.
community 2 years on dut (.5mg three times per week) 1 and a half on RU 5% (once a day)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride (0.5 mg three times a week) and RU58841 (5% once a day), with no side effects reported from RU58841. They are considering increasing the RU58841 dose or adding minoxidil for further improvement.