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    GlossaryGender Dysphoria (gender identity disorder)

    feeling distress due to a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex

    Gender Dysphoria is a psychological condition where an individual experiences significant distress or discomfort because their gender identity does not align with their assigned sex at birth. This condition, also known as gender incongruence, can lead to emotional and mental health challenges, and often requires a combination of psychological support, social transition, and sometimes medical interventions to alleviate the distress.

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      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 3 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 7 months ago
      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.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  459 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

      in Is this regrowth?  83 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.