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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The effects of synthetic 19-norprogestins on osteoblastic cell function are mediated by their non-phenolic reduced metabolites
Synthetic 19-norprogestins promote bone cell growth and function through their non-phenolic metabolites.
research Dienogest
Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
research Androgens and Antiandrogens
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Androgen antagonists in androgen target tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Noncontraceptive benefits of the estradiol valerate/dienogest combined oral contraceptive: a review of the literature
The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 19, Trichologist Avoiding Minoxidil, Slow Progress with Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
The trichologist avoids recommending Minoxidil, focusing instead on changing medications monthly for seborrheic dermatitis, resulting in only slight improvement in hair quality and loss. The user is considering starting Minoxidil independently due to slow progress and personal distress.
community 19 months in, losing ground somehow
The user has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% spray for 19 months but continues to experience hair shedding and has not seen improvement with ketoconazole or tretinoin. They are considering a hair transplant in the future while maintaining current treatments.
community 19 years old - 3 months of min+fin
A 19-year-old has been using a regimen of 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride for three months to combat early-onset balding. The user reports some progress and plans to continue the current treatment, while others suggest considering additional treatments like dutasteride for more aggressive cases.
community 19 Male 1 month results of minoxidil for treating traction alopecia.
A 19-year-old male shared his 1-month results using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for traction alopecia. He plans to continue this treatment for 11 more months.
community 19 month progress with topical and oral fin and minox
The user has been using a spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for 19 months and started oral finasteride 9 months ago. They plan to begin dermarolling.