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    GlossaryHormonal Influences

    effects of hormones on body processes, including hair growth

    Hormonal influences refer to the effects that hormones have on various physiological processes in the body. For example, hormones like testosterone and estrogen can significantly impact hair growth and loss. In conditions like androgenetic alopecia, an imbalance in these hormones can lead to hair thinning and baldness. Understanding these influences is crucial for both diagnosing and treating hair-related conditions.

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      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

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      in Minoxidil  36 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared positive results using Minoxidil and microneedling for hair regrowth, choosing not to use finasteride due to concerns about hormonal effects. Other users debated the necessity of finasteride for long-term hair maintenance, with some suggesting alternative treatments and expressing skepticism about pharmaceutical influences.

      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

      in Chat  158 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.