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Physiological Changes in Scalp, Facial, and Body Hair After Menopause: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study of Subjective Changes

research Physiological changes in scalp, facial and body hair after the menopause: a cross-sectional population-based study of subjective changes

10 citations , December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.

research Cultured dermal papilla cells from androgen-dependent human hair follicles (e.g. beard) contain more androgen receptors than those from non-balding areas of scalp

124 citations , April 1992 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Beard hair follicles have more androgen receptors than non-balding scalp hair follicles.

research The promoter of an androgen dependent gene in the hamster flank organ

6 citations , May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.

research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ

66 citations , January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics”

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

research 9 Pilosebaceous physiology in relation to hirsutism and acne

75 citations , May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism”

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

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community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.

community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.

community Any user of eucapil who got sides ?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 5 years ago

User wants to try Eucapil for hair loss but experienced side effects from finasteride. Seeks feedback on Eucapil's potential side effects.

community Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight?

in Treatment 44 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.

community Topical spironolactone - anti androgen

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 3 years ago

User asks about topical spironolactone experience. Two studies show it as promising anti-androgen treatment, with 5% cream available on Minoxidilmax website.

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