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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Presentation of a meningioma in a transwoman after nine years of cyproterone acetate and estradiol intake: case report and literature review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Progesterone in gender-affirming therapy of trans women
Progesterone may help trans women with breast development and health, but more research is needed.
research [Long-term treatment of virilized women with cyproterone acetate (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats virilized women, especially under 35, despite some side effects.
research [Clinical findings with a low-dosed antiandrogene (cyproteronacetate) and aethinyloestradiol women with virilising symptoms (author's transl)].
The treatment improved acne, seborrhoea, and hirsutism, with some side effects like spotting and nervousness.
research Two years of innovative dermatological care: the first public health consultation service for the transgender and gender diverse community in Argentina
Inclusive and culturally competent healthcare is crucial for transgender and non-binary individuals.
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5 / 417 resultscommunity Concerns About Hair Loss and Treatment Options for a Trans Woman
A trans woman is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatments like cyproterone, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. She is concerned about potential hair growth on her face, chest, or legs due to minoxidil.
community 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 Why is my crown still thinning? (MTF 4+ years/Fin 3+ years/Microneedling 1mo)
Trans woman experiencing thinning hair despite low testosterone and finasteride use seeks possible causes and solutions. Current treatments include finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol, vitamins, and microneedling; minoxidil not tried due to concerns about dependence and side effects.
community Possible causes for crown/top of head thinning even while on a “nuclear” stack? (MTF + fin + microneedling)
Trans woman experiences hair thinning despite low testosterone and treatments like finasteride and microneedling. Possible causes discussed include past eating disorder and current stack of medications and supplements.