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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Oral Contraceptives: Their Mode of Action and Dermatologic Applications
Oral contraceptives can help treat skin issues like acne and excess hair.
research Sex Differences in COVID-19: The Role of Androgens in Disease Severity and Progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
research Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology
Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Should I start Fin with these blood tests?
A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.
community Why does finasteride stop working?
Finasteride may seem less effective over time due to increased DHT sensitivity or aging, but it still suppresses DHT. Switching to dutasteride offers stronger DHT suppression but may increase estrogen levels.
community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT
The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.
community Anything stronger than DUT out there?
The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.
community Why creatine and gym cause MPD
Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHT blockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.