This review concluded that non-surgical hair restoration methods, such as pharmacologic and regenerative therapies, are important for delaying or supplementing surgical treatments when used properly.
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December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America”
This review describes current medical and surgical treatments for transgender men, highlighting the effectiveness and general tolerability of hormone treatment, and suggesting that surgical benefits often surpass associated risks, although it reports no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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December 2016 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America”
This review discusses hormonal and surgical gender-affirming interventions for transfeminine individuals, noting improvements in quality of life and mental health with minimal adverse effects, but reports no new research findings.
What are my options for hair restoration?Your options for hair restoration include surgical methods like FUE and FUT, and non-surgical treatments like PRP and medications.
A user experienced gynecomastia after six months on finasteride and was advised by a doctor to stop the medication. They are awaiting blood test results to determine if they can resume finasteride, while others in the conversation discuss similar experiences and potential surgicaloptions.
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended as first-line treatments for hair loss, with dutasteride and oral minoxidil as stronger options if needed. Hair transplants should only be considered after achieving stability with medication, and non-surgicaloptions are suggested if medications are ineffective.
Hair loss treatments range from common options like biotin, minoxidil, and finasteride to more obscure methods like RU58841 and experimental drugs. Hair transplants are widely known, while treatments like stool transplants and spironolactone are less common.
A man used finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma pen for a year to improve hair growth with no significant side effects. He plans to continue the treatment and explore new options.
Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, dutasteride, CB-03-01, RU-58841, and experimental options like KY-19382 and stem cell therapy. Some treatments are considered ineffective or risky, such as ketoconazole, PRP, and low-level laser therapy.