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research Comparison of self-assessed and clinician-assessed hirsutism diagnosed according to the modified Ferriman-Gallwey scale among female outpatients in Brazil

1 citations , January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Self-assessed hirsutism scores are not reliable for clinical diagnosis but may help in screening.

research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials

150 citations , February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

research Diagnosis and Treatments of Hirsutism: Where Are We?

3 citations , July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

research Hirsutism

37 citations , December 2007 in “International journal of clinical practice”

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

research Finasteride Versus Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism

39 citations , August 2004 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics”

Finasteride and CPA-EE2 equally reduce hirsutism, but affect hormone levels differently.

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community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.

community oral minoxidil is coming in clutch fr

in Satire 641 upvotes 3 years ago

. This conversation is a satire post about a user who appears to have an abundance of hair, with other users commenting and asking questions about the treatments they use for their hair loss. Treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride.

community Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time

in Update 90 upvotes 5 years ago

Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.

community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)

in Progress Pictures 118 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.

community My dear dog (M9) is balding...

in Satire 778 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is a satirical discussion about a user joking that their dog is balding and needs hair loss treatments like finasteride, with others commenting on the creepiness of an AI-generated image of a dog with human features.