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community Expert of Reddit. Is this the (real) cure?

8 years ago

The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including methylating estrogen, losing body fat, and supplementing with vitamins A, K2, and D. It also mentions reducing exposure to environmental estrogenics, with skepticism about genetic factors being the primary cause of baldness.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Topical Dutasteride Experiment

1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experimenting with a homemade topical dutasteride formulation to reduce hair loss while minimizing systemic absorption, using MCT oil, almond oil, vitamin E, tea tree oil, and lavender oil. They are monitoring hair growth and side effects, particularly focusing on sexual health, and are open to feedback on their approach.

community This is what some balding dudes are like

in Satire 1047 upvotes 1 year ago

Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

community Why does the same hormone grow your beard and destroy your hairline?

44 upvotes 4 months ago

DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.

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research Contaminants of emerging concern in the fetal environment

November 2022

This study developed a new analytical method to identify a wide range of endocrine disrupting compounds in full-term amniotic fluid, revealing diverse substances with potential endocrine activity.

research Clinical Snippets

June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

research A preliminary study on the relationship between environmental endocrine disruptors and precocious puberty in girls

16 citations , June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This study found an association between higher phthalate exposure and increased incidence of precocious puberty in girls, suggesting a need to reduce children's exposure to these endocrine disruptors.

research Targeted Determination of Residual Sex Hormones in Cosmetics Using Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction with Isotope-Labeled Internal Standards by UHPLC-MS/MS

December 2025 in “Molecules”

This study developed a method using UHPLC-MS/MS and MSPE to detect trace amounts of sex hormones in cosmetics, finding progestins and estrogens in some products, and performed a preliminary safety evaluation for residual progesterone in hair loss prevention cosmetics.