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    GlossaryHormonal Imbalance (hormonal issues)

    disruption in hormone levels affecting bodily functions and health

    Hormonal imbalance, also known as endocrine imbalance, occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Hormones are critical for regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, and mood, so an imbalance can lead to a range of symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and hair loss.

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      community Is there any hope for my hairline?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced reduced hair fall with topical minoxidil and finasteride but no regrowth, and faced hormonal issues with oral finasteride. They are considering a hair transplant and exploring treatments like topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and hair supplements.

      community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

      in General  166 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

      community any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Feeling really down and hair loss is slowly destroying me

      in Chat  86 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with aggressive hair loss and feeling depressed, who has tried finasteride but is experiencing sexual side effects. Others suggest various treatments like reducing finasteride dosage, trying minoxidil, dermarolling, addressing health and hormonal issues, and accepting baldness.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.