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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Utility of Monitoring Potassium in Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Nonbinary Individuals on Spironolactone
Young transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people on spironolactone have a low risk of high potassium, so frequent monitoring may not be needed.
research Use of oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in transgender and gender-diverse people. A retrospective study of 27 patients.
Oral minoxidil can effectively treat hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
research An affirming approach to caring for transgender and gender-diverse youth
The document advises health care providers on how to support transgender and gender-diverse youth with appropriate care and referrals.
research 42017 Androgenetic Alopecia Incidence in Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients on Hormone Therapy Compared to Cisgender Patients
Hormone therapy in transgender and gender diverse individuals affects hair loss differently than in cisgender individuals.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Incidence in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study
Transgender patients on masculinizing hormones have higher hair loss rates than cisgender women.
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5 / 194 resultscommunity 200 days on dut + min, what do you think?
The user reports significant hair regrowth after 200 days using dutasteride and minoxidil, attributing changes to hair dye. Others doubt the authenticity and discuss treatment effectiveness and side effects.
community Don't give up! 9 months on Minoxidil
A trans man shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 9 months on oral Minoxidil and 1.5 years on finasteride. He encourages others to stick with their treatments despite initial setbacks.
community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.
community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.