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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
research Nothing About Us, Without Us: Are We Asking the Right Questions in Transgender Research?
The document concludes that more inclusive research involving the transgender community is needed, especially on the neovaginal microbiome of trans women.
research 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
Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
research Gender-Affirming Hair Procedures
Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
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5 / 267 resultscommunity Oral vs Topical Finasteride for Trans Women
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression
Trans women discuss using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss and whether to continue after testosterone suppression. One user reduced dutasteride dosage after achieving undetectable testosterone levels.
community spironolactone vs bicalutamide What is the difference between them for androgenic alopecia for women?
Hair loss discussion involves spironolactone and bicalutamide for women's androgenic alopecia. Focus on effectiveness and side effects.
community Comparing the effect of T suppression and DHT suppression
The conversation discusses the use of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss in transgender women, particularly in relation to testosterone suppression. The original poster has been using dutasteride and is considering stopping it due to undetectable testosterone levels.
community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?
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.