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      Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Interventions for female pattern hair loss

      21 citations , May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”
      Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
      Analysis of Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Analysis of Female Pattern Hair loss

      April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research”
      Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
      Androgenic Alopecia in Females: Diagnosis and Treatment

      research Androgenic Alopecia

      14 citations , July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

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      community 2.5 Month Progress w/ Same Hair Length (Topical Fin/Min/Micro)

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hair transplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.

      community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.

      in Research/Science  88 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

      community Can I take bicalutamide for hair loss as a man, but don’t want to transition?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 23-year-old man with hair loss, despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, is considering bicalutamide for regrowth but is concerned about feminization. Alternatives like topical estrogen, JXL069, and spironolactone are discussed, with suggestions to explore thyroid levels and other potential underlying conditions.

      community How come topical finasteride even works at all?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  33 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical finasteride can effectively reduce scalp DHT by targeting local enzymes, despite less systemic impact compared to oral forms. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil may enhance hair loss prevention, though evidence of its effectiveness is limited.