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GlossaryCastration (Orchiectomy)

surgical removal of testicles in males

Castration, also known as neutering or orchiectomy, is the surgical removal of the testicles in males. This procedure is commonly performed on animals to prevent reproduction and reduce aggressive behavior, but it can also be done in humans for medical reasons such as hormone-related cancers.

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research Hairy Pinnae After Orchiectomy and Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer: Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis of the Ears

4 citations, January 2011 in “Dermatology”

A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.

research Alopecia X in German Spitz Responsive to Orchiectomy Associated with the Use of Melatonin: Case Report

January 2025 in “Seven Editora eBooks”

Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow some hair.

research Alopecia X in German Spitz Responsive to Orchiectomy Associated with the Use of Melatonin: Case Report

January 2025 in “Aracê.”

Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow hair lost due to alopecia X.

research Alopecia X in German Spitz Responsive to Orchiectomy Associated with the Use of Melatonin: Case Report

January 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS”

Orchiectomy and melatonin helped a German Spitz regrow hair lost due to alopecia X.

research Clinical Effectiveness of Bilateral Orchiectomy in Reducing Anti-Androgens in Transgender Females

April 2020

Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.

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community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

in Satire 317 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

community So I was wondering what stack are we on boys? 🤔

in Satire 480 upvotes 2 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU-58841, pyrilutamide, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary water, orchiectomy, and estrogen.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 597 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopecia

in Progress Pictures 724 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.

community 2 months of topical minoxidil (5%) use and there is a shadow now!

in Transgender 192 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the user's experience with topical minoxidil (5%) for hair loss, showing some improvement after 2 months. Suggestions from others include keeping the hair shorter on the sides and back, adding finasteride for better results, and considering a shaved head look, though the latter was debated for its femininity.

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