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research Sex Hormones and Hair Loss in Men From the General Population of Northeastern Germany.

6 citations , April 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology”

This study concluded that visits to emergency and urgent care centers for severe sunburn treatment are largely avoidable and contribute to significant healthcare costs.

research Sex Hormones and Frailty in Older Men: The Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study

January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology”

Older men with lower levels of available testosterone are more likely to be frail.

research Men and women, so different, so similar: observations from cross-sex hormone treatment of transsexual subjects

29 citations , May 2013 in “Andrologia”

This review discusses the effects of cross-sex hormone treatments on metabolic functions in transgender individuals and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential insights into the role of sex steroids in diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

research Sex hormone-binding globulin and saliva testosterone levels in men with androgenetic alopecia

29 citations , September 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower levels of sex hormone binding globulin and higher salivary testosterone compared to controls, while plasma testosterone levels did not differ.

research Peculiarities and sex differences of skinfold thickness in ukrainian men and women with urticaria

1 citations , September 2024 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University”

This study found that among young Ukrainian men and women with varying forms and severities of urticaria, skinfold thickness measurements differed significantly, yet there were minimal sex-linked differences.

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community Too many men find out about finasteride years too late

182 upvotes 3 months ago

Many men learn about finasteride too late for effective hair loss treatment. Early use of finasteride is crucial, but fear of side effects and lack of awareness hinder timely adoption.

community The medical establishment and society are completely failing young men

in Treatment 34 upvotes 5 months ago

Young men often lack awareness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, causing stress and anxiety. There is a need for increased awareness and early screening to address the psychological effects of hair loss.

community Gay men treat me as a completely different person since I moved to a buzz cut

273 upvotes 2 years ago

A gay man noticed a significant decrease in romantic interest after switching to a buzz cut, despite using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. Others in the conversation suggest that confidence and overall appearance matter more than hair, and recommend considering a hair system or focusing on fitness until a transplant is possible.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

192 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

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learn Hair Transplant

Who is suitable for DHI hair transplant? Clinics say DHI suits men and women with several types of hair loss, but they also say suitability depends on donor supply, scalp condition and general health, and only a personal medical assessment can decide it.
Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant? Good candidates for hair transplants have sufficient donor hair and stable hair loss patterns.
Who can benefit from a hair transplant? Individuals with healthy donor hair and permanent hair loss can benefit from a hair transplant.
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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can women get scalp micropigmentation? Yes, women can get scalp micropigmentation for hair loss or thinning.

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