research Androgen excess and post-reproductive health
This review discusses hormonal changes during menopause, emphasizing the relative androgen excess and the role of insulin resistance, and reports no new clinical findings.
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research Untangling the hairy issue of iron deficiency: Making progress
This study found that iron deficiency was common in both women with hair loss and control subjects, with no higher incidence in the hair loss group.
research STEROID HORMONES IN GERIATRICS
Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
research Cutaneous changes in menopausal women: A cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in south India
In this study, dermatological changes were highly prevalent among postmenopausal women, with xerosis, pigmentary changes, and hair thinning being the most common findings, suggesting such changes are often overlooked in clinical practice.
research Dermatoses in Postmenopausal Women in a Tertiary Health Care Center of Bihar: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study
This study investigated dermatological conditions among 223 Indian postmenopausal women, reporting that 83.4% had skin disorders, 29.1% had genital symptoms, 10.3% had oral issues, 33.6% experienced hair disorders, and 26% faced nail problems.
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5 / 25 resultscommunity DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain
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 Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.
community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT
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 9 months progress looks good to me
A 35-year-old male reported positive hair regrowth after 9 months using oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily. A reply emphasized the importance of commitment and consistency for hair regrowth.
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