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community Go bald/buzzed, fellas. Your life will improve.

in Chat 227 upvotes 1 year ago

Buzzing or shaving your head can boost confidence and save money on hair loss treatments. Some prefer treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.

community Got Gynecomastia from Dutasteride, now what?

7 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced gynecomastia after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and is considering stopping dutasteride or having surgery to remove the gland. They are advised to stop dutasteride, consider surgery, and explore medications like raloxifene or tamoxifen to manage symptoms.

community Got results - 26YO - Almost infertile on medication?

50 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 26-year-old male is concerned about potential infertility after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, considering stopping the medication to recover fertility. He is contemplating freezing sperm and possibly undergoing a vasectomy, while others suggest stopping the medication and consulting a doctor.

community Going bald is a genuine health issue.

100 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Bald people have a higher risk of skin cancer, especially on the scalp, and wearing a hat is suggested as a solution. Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.

community Going off oral fin AND oral min when trying to conceive?

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is considering stopping oral finasteride and minoxidil while trying to conceive. Users suggest stopping finasteride to improve fertility but continuing minoxidil, as it is non-hormonal.

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research Insulin administration alters gonadal steroid metabolism independent of changes in gonadotropin secretion in insulin-resistant women with the polycystic ovary syndrome.

202 citations , January 1989 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

This study indicates that insulin changes sex hormone levels in insulin-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome without affecting gonadotropin release, challenging the idea that hyperinsulinemia directly causes hyperandrogenism in PCO.

research Sex differences in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis’ response to stress: an important role for gonadal hormones

197 citations , January 2019 in “Neuropsychopharmacology”

This review discusses sex differences in the neuroendocrine response to stress, focusing primarily on rodent studies, and highlights open questions about the roles of gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes.

research Gonadal Function Abnormalities in Sickle Cell Anemia

163 citations , November 1976 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”

This study found that adults with sickle cell anemia exhibited androgen deficiency due to primary testicular failure, and there was a significant correlation between erythrocyte zinc levels and serum testosterone.

research Clinical and Hormonal Effects of Chronic Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment in Polycystic Ovarian Disease*

96 citations , October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

This study found that long-term GnRH agonist administration in premenopausal women with polycystic ovarian disease resulted in persistent suppression of ovarian steroid secretion, while adrenal steroid levels remained unchanged.

research Puberty in Boys: Correlation of Plasma Levels of Gonadotropins (LH, FSH), Androgens (Testosterone, Androstenedione, Dehydroepiandrosterone and Its Sulfate), Estrogens (Estrone and Estradiol) and Progestins (Progesterone and 17-Hydroxyprogesterone)

96 citations , September 1975 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

In this study, significant elevations of DHA and testosterone were associated with pubic hair development and voice changes in boys during puberty.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Who is a good candidate for scalp micropigmentation? Good candidates for scalp micropigmentation include anyone experiencing hair loss or thinning.

learn Hair Transplant

Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant? Good candidates for hair transplants have sufficient donor hair and stable hair loss patterns.
Who is a good candidate for an eyebrow transplant? Good candidates for eyebrow transplants have eyebrow loss from various causes and meet health criteria.

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learn Centella

Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

learn PP405

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.