49 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that the hHa7 gene in hair follicle trichocytes is the first identified to have its expression directly regulated by androgens, suggesting it as a marker for androgen action on hair follicles.
These proceedings summarize expert presentations on female hair issues, including insights into hair loss disorders, criteria for intervention, and new technologies, but report no new clinical results.
This study found that among transgender men undergoing long-term testosterone therapy, a severe pattern of androgenetic alopecia may indicate increased arterial stiffness, as measured by higher intima-media thickness of the carotid artery.
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May 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This article describes two cases where essential alopecia was the initial sign of syphilitic infection, examining the clinical and histopathologic features observed.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased bodyhair.
A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in bodyhair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminalhairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and prolonging the growth phase, but it doesn't address the root cause of hair loss, such as DHT sensitivity. Finasteride can help maintain some gains by blocking DHT, but stopping Minoxidil often leads to hair loss because the new hairs are dependent on it.
The user has been using topical minoxidil since January 2024 and started finasteride in February 2026, experiencing some regrowth but still losing hair due to androgenic alopecia. Others suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, noting that hair regrowth is a slow process that can take years.