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research [Skin changes from taking hormonal contraceptives].
Taking hormonal contraceptives can cause skin changes, including hair loss, due to the effects of synthetic sex hormones.
research Sex Hormones: Hormonal Contraception and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormonal contraceptives and therapies regulate organ functions and treat various conditions.
research [Anti-androgens. Their use in dermatology].
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
research [Antiandrogen therapy of acne, falling hair and hirsutism (author's transl)].
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research [Dermatologic indications for anti-androgenic treatment].
Antiandrogenic treatments can effectively manage certain skin conditions by using female hormones.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
community 22M Dut+min+microneedling. Diffuse AGA.
A 22-year-old male uses dutasteride, a serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.5% finasteride, and microneedling for diffuse androgenetic alopecia. Progress pictures show changes from July 2025 to February 2026.
community 8 months progress dut, min, RU, niz, needle, stemox
A user's 8 month progress with treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, derma roller, ketoconazole shampoo and stemoxydine to combat hair loss. Others have shared their own experiences and regrowth results with similar treatments.
community Fin transformation 6 months.Pretty excited for the 2 year mark
A 19-year-old male using 1 mg finasteride every two days for hair loss reports no side effects and believes maintaining his current hair condition is progress. Some users see no difference in hair regrowth, attributing changes to lighting.