learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
Search
forLearn
5 / 801 resultslearn Epidermal Growth Factor
learn Follistatin
glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
learn Sulforaphane
compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
learn unspecified lectican proteoglycans (nourkrin)
Research
5 / 1000+ results
research Skin eruptions specific to pregnancy: an overview
Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.
research PHYSIOLOGIC SKIN CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
research Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Protective effects of wheat sprouts extract against acrylamide-induced skin toxicity: Modulation of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and histomorphometric alterations in rats
Wheat sprout extract can protect skin from toxin damage.
research Physiologic changes of pregnancy: A review of the literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?
The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community risks with finasteride and dutasteride
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.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Why does Finasteride make my hair not get greasy fast anymore?
Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, was observed to reduce scalp oiliness in users. Anti-androgens like Finasteride are known to decrease the activity of oil-producing glands.