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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Skin
Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.
research Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Therapy for Hirsutism Is as Effective as High Dose Cyproterone Acetate but Results in a Longer Remission
Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 25-31 recovery makes my hair almost unmanageable.
A user shared their hair recovery progress from ages 25-31, attributing success to quitting smoking, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone therapy. They also mentioned being transgender and using hormone therapy.
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 Low dose spiro with 5ARI inhibitor
Spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed for hair maintenance, with concerns about testosterone and side effects like gynecomastia. Spironolactone is noted for use in both bodybuilding and hormone therapy, with low doses considered for minimizing side effects.
community 5 years of trying different hairloss treatment.
The user tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, hormone therapy, dutasteride, microneedling, and natural oils. They plan to continue their regimen and may consider surgical options if results are unsatisfactory.
community I think I’m on to something
The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.