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research Navigating the Intersection of Hormonal Therapy and Acne Management in Trans Youth

January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology”

This study discusses the importance of careful dermatological care for transgender youth receiving hormonal therapies, cautioning that acne treatments can interfere with hormone replacement therapy and emphasizing the need for a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to support both acne management and overall well-being.

research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy

6 citations , September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

This review discusses the role of androgens in women's sexual health and highlights the need for further research on androgen replacement therapy to optimize quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.

research Hormone replacement therapy and the skin

138 citations , May 2000 in “Maturitas”

This review discusses the effects of estrogen on skin and reports no new clinical results; it highlights estrogen's potential benefits on skin thickness, collagen quality, and hair follicle life cycle.

Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

research Cross‐Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short‐Time Follow‐Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

204 citations , May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study concluded that current cross-sex hormone treatments for trans men and trans women are effective with a low risk of side effects in the short term, though they did observe specific clinical changes.

research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy

23 citations , August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy”

This review examines the benefits and potential risks of androgen replacement therapy for male hypogonadism but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for careful risk assessment, especially in older men.

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community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?

6 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.

community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

11 upvotes 1 year ago

A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

community Does Viviscal work to prevent early hair loss? If not, what should I try to use for treatment?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Viviscal is not effective for preventing hair loss; finasteride or dutasteride and minoxidil are recommended instead. Hormone replacement therapy, particularly spironolactone, may also help reduce hair loss for trans women.

community Taking HRT medication not only cured my thinning hair, it gave me better hair than I ever had before

in Transgender 12 upvotes 9 months ago

Hormone replacement therapy with spironolactone and estradiol significantly improved hair thickness and growth, surpassing previous treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user experienced regrowth in receded areas and a more youthful appearance.

community 11 months progress, HRT + Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 366 upvotes 5 months ago

A transwoman shared her 11-month progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), finasteride, and minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results. The discussion included various perspectives on HRT, its effects on hair and sexual function, and personal experiences with similar treatments.

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