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    GlossaryPostmenopausal Hyperandrogenism

    condition of elevated male hormones in women after menopause

    Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism is a condition where women experience elevated levels of androgens (male hormones) after menopause. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as excessive facial and body hair, acne, and scalp hair thinning. It often results from ovarian or adrenal gland disorders and requires medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 2 years 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.