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    GlossaryAndrosterone

    steroid hormone influencing male traits and hair growth

    Androsterone is a steroid hormone that is a metabolite of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It plays a role in the development of male characteristics and can influence hair growth patterns. While it is less potent than testosterone, it still contributes to the overall androgenic activity in the body.

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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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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      community Losing hairs on aggressive treatment.

      in Transgender  2 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using estradiol, bicalutamide, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They stopped minoxidil temporarily, which worsened their condition, and are considering oral minoxidil but are concerned about side effects and cost.

      community What’s a better combo: RU + fluridil vs RU + topical spiro vs RU + alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.