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GlossaryPostmenopausal Women

females who have permanently stopped menstruating

Postmenopausal women are females who have gone through menopause, the stage in life when menstrual periods permanently cease, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. This phase marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and is characterized by a significant drop in estrogen and progesterone levels, which can lead to various physiological changes, including an increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

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research Expression of Snail1 in the Fibrotic Dermis of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Possible Involvement of an Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and a Review of Japanese Patients

29 citations , February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Snail1 may contribute to fibrosis in frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Epidemiology and Treatment

7 citations , October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.

research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Myth or Truth?

September 2021 in “Clinical research in dermatology”

5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors might help slow down hair loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but are not a primary treatment and need more research.

research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers

June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.

research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

403 citations , November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

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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 1 year 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 Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1105 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

community REGROWTH AFTER 12 YEARS! My doctor approves of self-prescribed gray market internet dutasteride!!

in Female 72 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman experienced hair regrowth after using self-prescribed finasteride and dutasteride from online sources, despite doctors' reluctance to prescribe these due to potential birth defects. Her dermatologist acknowledged the effectiveness of these treatments and advised her to continue using them while avoiding pregnancy.

community Summaries of Finasteride Studies

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 9 months ago

Finasteride is effective in promoting hair growth and reversing hair miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia, with improvements seen in various studies over different durations. Some users report initial side effects like ball ache, which often resolve as the body adjusts.

community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

in Research/Science 96 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.

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