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Glossary Hormone Therapy

involves administering hormones to correct or modify imbalances

Hormone Therapy (HT), also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Endocrine Therapy, involves the administration of hormones to correct or modify hormonal imbalances in the body. It is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of menopause, treat hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer, and support gender transition in transgender individuals by aligning their physical characteristics with their gender identity.

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research Hormonal Therapy for Acne

96 citations , September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review discusses the hormonal influences on acne's development in women and the therapeutic potential of hormonal treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Hormonal therapy for acne: why not as first line therapy? facts and controversies

76 citations , December 2009 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This review discusses the indications, contraindications, and potential for using hormonal therapy as a first-line treatment for acne in females, but reports no new clinical results.

research Permanent alopecia in patients with breast cancer after taxane chemotherapy and adjuvant hormonal therapy: Clinicopathologic findings in a cohort of 10 patients

31 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed various patterns of permanent alopecia in breast cancer patients treated with taxanes and adjuvant hormonal chemotherapy, hypothesizing disruptions in hair follicle cycles due to chemoinflammatory and hormonal factors.

research Endocrinological evaluation and hormonal therapy for women with difficult acne

30 citations , December 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This paper discusses hormonal therapy options for women with severe acne, focusing on treatment for cases that do not respond to conventional methods, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research HORMONAL THERAPY IN DERMATOLOGY

24 citations , January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This article reviews the use of hormonal therapies in dermatology, specifically focusing on their pathophysiologic rationale, indications, commonly used drugs, and pretreatment evaluations, and it reports no new research findings.

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community Need Help Please! It's about Exosome therapy and my hair fall. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

in Treatment 1 upvotes 6 months ago

A person experienced hair loss due to stress, hormonal changes, and possibly genetics, and tried treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are now considering exosome therapy but are unsure about its effectiveness and which dermatologist to trust.

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 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 Any promising new research or techniques for hair loss treatment and hair transplants?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses new hair loss treatments like stem cell therapy, exosome treatments, and DHI, with mentions of GT20029, Amp303, and Plated PRP Serum as promising options. It also notes the use of dutasteride, topical finasteride, and minoxidil, but the focus is on non-hormonal innovations.

community Hormonal Imbalance Theory and the "Trash Hormone"...

2 upvotes 3 years ago

Balancing hormones, particularly testosterone and DHT, may prevent hair loss and slow aging. Treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, zinc, magnesium, collagen, and natural DHT-blocking shampoos.

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learn Hair Transplant

Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant? Good candidates for hair transplants have sufficient donor hair and stable hair loss patterns.
Can women get hair transplants? Some women are candidates for a hair transplant, but diffuse thinning and a thin donor area limit who is suitable. Clinics say a careful assessment of the cause comes first.

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Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

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Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement

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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.

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