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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.
DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
A user shared their hair loss treatment plan using Revita tablets, Sulforaphane, Minoxidil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Replies suggest that without finasteride, the plan is unlikely to be effective, and recommend either using finasteride or shaving their head.
Finasteride is more accepted than hair systems because it is less visible and maintains natural hair. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, but opinions on hair systems vary.