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research Medical care for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria and gender inconsistency in the light of current recommendations - how to implement the "primum non nocere" principle?

September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio”

This paper reviews the current lack of evidence on the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming therapies in minors with gender dysphoria, highlighting ethical and legal concerns, including possible long-term consequences such as infertility.

research Aging in the Male Face: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

27 citations , May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This review examines how male facial anatomy and behavior contribute to sexual dimorphism in facial aging, pointing to factors that accelerate aging in men but presents no new clinical results.

research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors

3 citations , January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

This review discusses the role of androgens in male sexual differentiation and characteristics and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the androgen dependence of male pattern scalp hair loss.

research Environmental Influences on the Hair Follicle

12 citations , January 1981 in “Springer eBooks”

Environmental factors like temperature and nutrition affect hair growth, with humans showing seasonal hair growth differences.

research Re: Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Associated with Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Alopecia: Population Based Studies Using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink

2 citations , April 2017 in “European Urology”

Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.

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community Balding at the age of 17 years old

14 upvotes 2 years ago

A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

community The Placebo Group Has It Worse Than The Standard Prescription 0.5mg Group. -The fear is all in your head.

190 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride at 0.5mg may have fewer sexual side effects than expected, with many side effects attributed to psychological factors (nocebo effect). The placebo group experienced more side effects, suggesting fear and anxiety might contribute to perceived side effects.

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