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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial of Testosterone Gel Treatment Versus Vehicle Control on the Facial Hair of Young Men with Beta-Thalassemia Major
Testosterone gel helps increase facial hair in young men with beta-thalassemia major.
research Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Hirsutism
A woman had unusual hair growth on one side of her chin without a known cause.
research Persistent Virilization and Vasomotor Symptoms in a Transman 5 Years Post Testosterone Withdrawal
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research Facial Hair Enhancement With Minoxidil—An Off-Label Use
Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
research Changes in Androgen Levels in Menopausal Women
Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.
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5 / 541 resultscommunity Balding Sucks. Balding Young is Awful. Balding Young and being Unable to Grow any Facial Hair is Hell on Earth
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena
The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.
community Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil
Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facial hair.
community 4.5 year fin/.5 year dut progress update
The user maintained hair with finasteride for 4.5 years and noticed some progress with dutasteride after 6 months, experiencing reduced chest and facial hair. They did not use minoxidil and reported no side effects from either treatment.
community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?
Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.