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Glossary Hormonal Hair Loss

hormone imbalances cause hair thinning or shedding

Hormonal Hair Loss, also known as Hormonal Alopecia, refers to hair loss caused by imbalances or changes in hormone levels. Common examples include androgenetic alopecia, where dihydrotestosterone (DHT) affects hair follicles, and hair loss related to thyroid disorders, pregnancy, menopause, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This type of hair loss can affect both men and women and often requires medical evaluation to identify and treat the underlying hormonal issue.

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research Hormonal treatment for male-pattern hair loss: implications for cancer of the prostate?

4 citations , October 2002 in “BJUI”

Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.

research Menopause and hair loss in women: Exploring the hormonal transition

1 citations , May 2025 in “Maturitas”

This article highlights that hormonal changes during menopause can significantly affect hair health, leading to decreased hair density, altered texture, and increased hair disorders, which may subsequently impact emotional well-being in women.

research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss

21 citations , February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This review discusses the physiology and potential hormonal mechanisms involved in female pattern hair loss, as well as the current hormonal and hormone-modifying treatments available, but reports no new research findings.

Hormonal Parameters in Androgenetic Hair Loss in Males

research Hormonal Parameters in Androgenetic Hair Loss in the Male

21 citations , October 2009 in “Dermatology”

This study found that male pattern hair loss may be associated with differences in serum levels of androstenedione, cortisol, 17 beta-estradiol, and luteinizing hormone, compared to controls.

research Female pattern hair loss: Clinical features and potential hormonal factors

10 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hormonal factors may affect female hair loss, needing further research and treatment ideas.

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community Hair Loss Factors in Moms: Analyzing Hormonal Changes, Stress, Genetics, and More

4 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss in moms can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies. Solutions include hair toppers, Minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a healthy diet with supplements.

community If DHT is the cause of hair loss why do so many still lose hair on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Hair loss can persist despite using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil due to factors like genetic sensitivity, incomplete DHT blockage, and other hormonal influences. Individual responses vary, and some may require a combination of treatments to stabilize hair loss.

community Anyone tried winlevi for hair loss? I am curious about it as someone who doesn’t want to change my hormones systemically.

2 upvotes 5 months ago

Winlevi is being considered for hair loss by someone who wants to avoid systemic hormonal changes. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

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learn Lavender

Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? Lavender may help with stress-related hair loss but has limited evidence for hormonal hair loss.

learn procapil

Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.