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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.
research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Men
Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
research Impact of Mercury on Sex Hormones: Literature Review
Mercury can disrupt sex hormones and cause reproductive issues.
research Women With Alopecia Exhibit a Higher Risk for Thyroid Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Women with alopecia may have a higher chance of getting thyroid cancer.
research Dose-Dependent Histopathological and Structural Impact of Chemical Hair Straighteners on Scalp Epithelium and Hair Fibers Using Albino Wistar Rats
Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community Thoughts on this Article: Post-Finasteride and Neurological Effects
The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on hair loss and its potential neurological and sexual side effects. Users share personal experiences, with some reporting positive outcomes and others expressing concerns about cognitive function.
community Why balding gets worse in every generation?
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Fin/Min/VitD 3 month progress pics
A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.