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GlossaryPrenatal Hormone Exposure

influence of hormones on fetal development during pregnancy

Prenatal hormone exposure refers to the influence of hormones on a developing fetus during pregnancy. These hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, can affect the development of various physical and behavioral traits, including hair growth patterns and susceptibility to conditions like alopecia. Understanding this exposure is crucial for both predicting developmental outcomes and managing potential health issues.

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research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7

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research Sexual Dimorphism Following In Vitro Ischemia in the Response to Neurosteroids and Mechanisms of Injury

6 citations, January 2020 in “BMC Neuroscience”

Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.

research Discriminating in Favor of or Against Men with Increased Risk of Finasteride-Related Side Effects?

2 citations, August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.

research The Relationship of the 2nd:4th Digit Ratio to the Maxillary Sinus Volume in Men

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Men with lower 2nd to 4th finger ratios tend to have larger sinus volumes.

research Can the Second to Fourth Digit Ratio (2D:4D) Be a Marker to Determine Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity?

3 citations, February 2019 in “Disease Markers”

The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.

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in Female 449 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 2 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

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6 upvotes 7 years ago

User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

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Hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and minoxidil, being used by wealthy individuals to combat their genetic predisposition to baldness. It also discussed other potential treatments such as RU58841 and dutasteride.

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A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

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