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    Glossary21-hydroxylase deficiency

    genetic disorder impairing adrenal hormone production, causing excess androgens

    21-hydroxylase deficiency, also known as 21-OHD, is a genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands' ability to produce certain hormones, specifically cortisol and aldosterone. This enzyme deficiency leads to an overproduction of androgens, which can cause symptoms such as ambiguous genitalia in newborns, early puberty, and severe salt-wasting crises.

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      community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.