7 citations,
May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hairloss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hairloss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hairloss in transwomen.
A seven-year journey with Finasteride and Minoxidil for hairloss. The post includes progress pictures showing the effects of the treatments, which have led to impressive results.
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hairloss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
Accutane use led to hairloss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.
Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hairloss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.
Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hairloss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.