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    medication applied to skin to treat low testosterone levels

    Testosterone Gel, also known as testosterone topical gel or testosterone replacement gel, is a medication applied to the skin to treat men with low or no testosterone. It helps restore normal testosterone levels, which can improve symptoms such as low energy, mood changes, and reduced libido. The gel is absorbed through the skin and enters the bloodstream, providing a steady release of testosterone.

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      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community 2 years of dut, 1 year of loss 24m

      in Progress Pictures  522 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with dutasteride but later lost progress despite using minoxidil foam and dermastamping. Suggestions included reducing dermastamping frequency, conducting blood tests, and considering oral minoxidil or different brands of dutasteride.

      community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

      in Update  115 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.