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    GlossaryHormonal Agents

    medications that alter hormone levels to treat medical conditions

    Hormonal agents, also known as hormonal drugs, are medications that influence the body's hormone levels to treat various conditions. They can be used to manage hormone-related disorders, such as thyroid imbalances, diabetes, and certain cancers, by either supplementing deficient hormones or inhibiting excessive hormone production.

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      Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
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      community High DHT with finasteride. Help!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Despite using 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and other treatments like microneedling, MK-677, and Cialis, hair loss continues with high testosterone and DHT levels. Considering oral dutasteride but concerned about further increasing testosterone levels.

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      A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.

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      in Chat  209 upvotes 6 days ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

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      Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.

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      Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.