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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Concerning Hormonal Condition and its Bodily Impact on Women

December 2022 in “BioScientific review”

This review discusses the complex pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and reports no new results, underscoring the need for comprehensive treatment plans.

research Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Discuss Facial Skin and Related Concerns in Women

6 citations , July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health”

This article discusses various concerns related to facial skin health in women and presents expert opinions, without reporting new research findings.

research The Medical and Psychosocial Associations of Alopecia: Recognizing Hair Loss as More Than a Cosmetic Concern

36 citations , November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.

research Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of topical and oral treatments on hormonal and androgenetic alopecia

January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC”

This study suggests that a combination of topical minoxidil with oral finasteride or dutasteride promotes hair growth in treating androgenetic alopecia, with only minor safety concerns reported.

research Miscellaneous Exogenous Hormones and Breast Diseases: A Matter of Concern for the Gynecologist

1 citations , November 2019 in “Archives of breast cancer”

This review discusses non-oral hormonal contraceptives and other exogenous steroid hormones, reporting they are generally safe for temporary use in women without breast cancer, but data are limited.

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community Finasteride and hormonal tests

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 months ago

A user has been taking finasteride 1mg for 10 years without side effects but is concerned about high estradiol levels affecting weight loss. Another user suggests using estradiol blockers under medical supervision to manage the levels.

community Starting 5mg Finasteride split into 1.25mg. Is the hormonal fluctuation risk real?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 6 months ago

An 18-year-old is considering splitting 5mg Finasteride pills into 1.25mg doses to save money, but is concerned about potential hormonal fluctuations and side effects due to his age. Users advise caution, suggest consulting a doctor, and recommend considering lower or less frequent doses.

community Shall I trust my dermatologist? Kindly guide me

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is concerned about hair loss and is unsure whether to trust their dermatologist's prescription of minoxidil, fearing potential hormonal effects. Other users suggest using finasteride to block DHT and recommend a blood test to check for underlying issues, while advising against relying solely on shampoos for hair loss treatment.

community What if the prescribed amount of minoxidil doesn’t cover your whole “work” area?

10 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is concerned about using more minoxidil than prescribed to cover their hair loss area and mentions taking spironolactone pills. Another user advises against men taking oral spironolactone due to significant hormonal effects.

community High estradiol from finasteride

3 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced high estradiol levels and side effects after stopping finasteride and is concerned about whether these hormonal imbalances are temporary. They are seeking advice on reversing the condition without starting new treatments due to hypersensitivity to finasteride.

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learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Lavender

Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? No study has tested lavender for stress-related or hormonal hair loss in people; the hair-growth evidence is one mouse study. Case reports link lavender products to breast growth in children, so keep them away from children.

learn Bicalutamide

Why do some women use bicalutamide for hormonal hair loss? Some dermatologists prescribe bicalutamide off-label for female pattern hair loss, although its US label says it should not be used in women; the one randomised trial found no added benefit over oral minoxidil. The label warns of severe and fatal liver injury, requiring liver blood tests, and the drug must not be used in pregnancy.

learn Estradiol

Can Estradiol cause side effects in people without a hormonal imbalance? Estradiol can cause side effects even in hormonally balanced individuals.

learn Vitamin B6

Is Vitamin B6 helpful for stress-related or hormonal hair loss? Vitamin B6 may support overall health but lacks strong evidence for preventing hair loss.

learn Adenosine

Adenosine : Can it help if my hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance like PCOS or DHT? Adenosine does not act on hormones, and it has not been studied in PCOS. Small trials in pattern hair loss showed thicker hairs.

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Otter Valley Trichology Clinic for Hair Loss and Scalp Health ConcernsExmouth, England · GB

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