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research Treatment of hirsutism with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and estrogen replacement therapy

19 citations , March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility”

This study found that treatment with a GnRH agonist and estrogen and progestin replacement significantly improved hirsutism scores and hair growth rates in women with polycystic ovarian disease.

research Hormone replacement therapy and the skin

138 citations , May 2000 in “Maturitas”

This review discusses the effects of estrogen on skin and reports no new clinical results; it highlights estrogen's potential benefits on skin thickness, collagen quality, and hair follicle life cycle.

research [Hormone replacement treatment and skin aging].

16 citations , October 1996 in “PubMed”

This study concluded that hormonal replacement therapy can improve skin ageing symptoms by increasing skin thickness and alleviating dryness and hyposeborrhoea in postmenopausal women.

research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy

6 citations , September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

This review discusses the role of androgens in women's sexual health and highlights the need for further research on androgen replacement therapy to optimize quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.

research Managing Menopausal Skin Changes: A Narrative Review of Skin Quality Changes, Their Aesthetic Impact, and the Actual Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Improvement

4 citations , August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that while hormone replacement therapy can improve skin aging in menopausal women, inconsistent findings and a lack of robust clinical trials mean it isn't recommended purely for skin benefits.

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community 9 months fin/dut + topical min + estrogen. Doing a happy dance!

148 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth using finasteride, dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and estrogen over nine months. The user, who is male-to-female (mtf), reports significant regrowth and no side effects beyond typical hormone replacement therapy effects.

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

in Transgender 2 upvotes 1 year 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.

community 19 months Topical Min/Fin - 7 months HRT

1072 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth and fullness after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with sublingual estrogen and spironolactone, in addition to using a topical solution of minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. They noted initial shedding phases but emphasized that shedding is a sign of future growth.

community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

775 upvotes 8 months ago

A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

community Sorry yall I cheated 😵‍💫 1 year fin + hrt

682 upvotes 9 months ago

Hair regrowth and gender transition using finasteride, estrogen, and spironolactone. Significant hair regrowth and personal transformation were achieved through hormone replacement therapy.

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learn Alfatradiol

a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a prescription topical hormone, licensed for androgenetic alopecia in Germany but not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where it produced stabilisation rather than regrowth and was outperformed by minoxidil; no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
Why is Estradiol used to treat hair loss in women and transgender people undergoing hormone therapy? Estradiol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair follicle health.

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