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October 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.
The May 2021 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests injectables are becoming more reliable and may reduce the need for cosmetic surgery.
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose treatment for hair loss, including 2.5 mg dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and injectable GHK-Cu, despite minimal hair loss. Many users suggest reducing the dutasteride dose due to potential side effects and recommend starting with finasteride instead.
Dutasteride tablets from India are significantly cheaper than those from pharmacies, but there are concerns about authenticity and customs issues. The user is also using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.
The user started using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, GHK-CU, and HGH in October, resulting in thicker hair and improved overall health. They experienced minor side effects like dehydration from HGH but reported benefits like clearer skin, better recovery, and muscle gain.
Using finasteride and peptides, including GHK-Cu, improved hair thickness and regrowth. The user also used a KLOW blend and CJC/IPA for better sleep and recovery.
PP405 and ABS-201 are promising treatments for male pattern baldness. PP405 shows rapid hair growth in human trials, while ABS-201 shows significant regrowth in animal studies but is still in early human trials.