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research Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization

29 citations, October 2020 in “eLife”

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

research Clinical Benefits and Adverse Effects of Genetically-Elevated Free Testosterone Levels: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis

4 citations, August 2019

Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.

research The Role of R-Spondins and Their Receptors in Bone Metabolism

25 citations, May 2016 in “Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology”

R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.

research Author Response: Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization

2 citations, September 2020

Long-term high testosterone levels can improve bone density and reduce body fat but may increase the risk of prostate cancer and high blood pressure.

research Dissection of Genetic Variation and Evidence for Pleiotropy in Male Pattern Baldness

58 citations, December 2018 in “Nature Communications”

Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.

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community 2 and a half years progress and update

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 11 months ago

After 2.5 years of using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, and weekly micro-needling, the user reports thicker, healthier hair without further loss. They noticed initial regrowth at 3 months, with significant improvement up to 18 months, and no negative side effects from the treatment.

community 14 Month Update on Finasteride and Minoxidil. 5 months of weekly micro-needling. Keep the faith!

in Progress Pictures 1706 upvotes 2 years ago

This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hair loss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.

community 137 years old and still far more hair than the average r/tressless user

in Satire 1065 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.

community What kind of pill should i choose?

in Female 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Treating alopecia androgenetica with limited options, such as spironolacton, dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil 5%, Rogaine foam for men, a shampoo with ketoconazol, iron supplement and dermarolling.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.