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research Protective Cardiovascular and Renal Actions of Vitamin D and Estrogen

13 citations, December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience”

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

research Skin Aging

76 citations, May 2007 in “Menopause International”

After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.

research Testosterone Treatment in Women: An Overview

8 citations, February 2009 in “Current Women's Health Reviews”

Testosterone treatment can improve sexual function and bone density in women but may have adverse effects and requires more research on safety and guidelines.

research Testosterone Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women

46 citations, January 2008 in “Climacteric”

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

research Estrogens and the Skin

137 citations, June 2005 in “Climacteric”

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

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community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

in Research/Science 111 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

community IGFBP‐rP1 is a potential therapeutic target in androgenic alopecia

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 3 weeks ago

IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 138 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

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