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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology”
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”
Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
A new therapy aimed at destroying DHT receptors in the scalp is still in early trials and may take at least 5 years to become available. A sugar-like solution similar to Minoxidil is also in early testing stages and not yet commercialized.
A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.
A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.
A user shared positive results after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair regrowth. Other users expressed amazement and shared similar experiences, with one noting potential shedding around months 5-7.