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    GlossaryTestosterone Therapy

    medical treatment to increase low testosterone levels in men

    Testosterone Therapy, also known as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment designed to boost low levels of testosterone in men. This therapy is often used to address symptoms such as fatigue, decreased libido, and loss of muscle mass, which can result from conditions like hypogonadism. It involves the administration of testosterone through various methods, including injections, patches, gels, or implants, to restore normal hormone levels and improve overall well-being.

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      community From June 22 to August 23 slowww progress

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a person's slow progress in treating hair loss using finasteride, microneedling, testosterone replacement therapy, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They experienced a significant hair shed after adding dutasteride.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  410 upvotes 1 month ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

      in Research/Science  119 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 7 months ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.