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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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5 / 10 resultslearn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (AE-PCOS) Society
Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Extent of Its Relation to Insulin Resistance
Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
research Psychological effects of androgenetic alopecia on women: Comparisons with balding men and with female control subjects
Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
research Why Some Women Look Young for Their Age
Women look young for their age due to larger lips, less sun damage, and genes that prevent gray hair and wrinkles.
research Health-related quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A comparison with the general population using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire (PCOSQ) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36)
Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
Community
5 / 789 resultscommunity DHT blockers for women, and your experiences with them?
A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.
community *WOMEN* on Spironolactone – experiences?
Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
community Any young women losing hair that have tried microneedling and oils?
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and has started microneedling with a 0.5mm roller, applying a mix of essential oils overnight. She questions whether to switch to a 1.5mm roller and the best order for her routine, while a reply suggests using Minoxidil for better results.
community safety of and efficiency of anti androgens for women
27F with androgenic alopecia since 17 seeks treatment. Tried spironolactone, caused low blood pressure; believes finasteride is safer and wants to try it.
community Female with hair loss: Dutasteride vs Spironolactone for women
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to side effects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hair loss.