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research Impact of systemic hormonal imbalances on sebaceous gland disorders: An in-depth review integrating clinical, endocrine, and therapeutic insights

August 2026 in “Cosmoderma”

Hormonal imbalances significantly affect skin disorders like acne, and treatments are focusing on hormonal and metabolic adjustments.

research Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Endocrine Aspects

6 citations , October 2011 in “ISRN Ophthalmology”

Higher testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate levels may help diagnose meibomian gland dysfunction.

research Miscellaneous Topics in Disorders of Endocrine Glands

December 2023

New diabetes tech and therapies improve care for endocrine disorders.

research The human skin as a hormone target and an endocrine gland

146 citations , January 2004 in “Hormones”

Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.

research THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HAIR GROWTH IN THE RAT

28 citations , March 1942 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.

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community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 3 years ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

community 4+ Years on Dut: Update and AMA

in Update 113 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.

community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

in Chat 16 upvotes 4 years ago

A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

community Is topical finasteride as effective as oral finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.

community 5 Months on topical Fin/Min progress: grows hair and boobs

in Progress Pictures 159 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced significant hair growth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but noticed nipple changes, suggesting early gynecomastia. They plan to stop the treatment and consider blood work to check hormonal balance.

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