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A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors

research A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors

30 citations, December 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses”

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

research Male, Female, Other: Transgender and the Impact in Primary Care

10 citations, February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners”

Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.

research Progress on the Road to Better Medical Care for Transgender Patients

66 citations, October 2013 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity”

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria

21 citations, November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation”

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

research Dermatologic Care of the Transgender Patient

January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Hormonal therapy changes skin and hair in transgender patients, who need better researched dermatologic care.

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community I fought the reaper, and won!!

in Progress Pictures 1017 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and eucapil, with additional benefits from MTF hormone replacement therapy. They advised consulting specialists and considering individual responses to treatments.

community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?

in Transgender 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.

community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

in Transgender 118 upvotes 7 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.

community 8 months on 5mg fin daily, 5% min twice daily, and hrt(mtf). Thought my hair was unrecoverable before but now I’m so happy.

in Transgender 1903 upvotes 1 year ago

A user named "LordGeek101" shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after using 5mg of finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 8 months. The user is transgender (MTF) and mentioned that the larger dose of finasteride was recommended by their doctor for better chances of hair revival.

community do i need finasteride if im already taking oral spironolactone? (hrt)

in Transgender 2 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The conversation is about managing hair loss while on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. The user considers adding finasteride but decides to wait and see the effects of the current treatment.

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