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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research The manosphere and men's health: unpacking the links between online communities, body dysmorphia and erectile dysfunction
Young men's erectile dysfunction is linked to mental health issues and risky behaviors promoted by online communities, highlighting the need for better mental health support and healthy masculinity standards.
research "See Me, Touch Me, Feel Me": (Im) Proving the Bodily Sense of Masculinity
Advertisements shape and reinforce idealized masculinity and gender norms.
research "Hey, Look Me Over": (Re)Visioning and (Re)Producing Contemporary Masculinities
Masculinity in media is evolving to challenge traditional gender roles and promote more complex male identities.
research Men’s Use of Cosmetic Surgery and the Role of Traditional Masculinity Ideologies
Men who strongly follow traditional masculinity are more likely to have cosmetic surgery to feel powerful and successful.
research Looking westwards: Men in transnational men’s magazine advertising in India
The conclusion is that top men's magazines in India promote Western ideals of masculinity, favoring fair-skinned, youthful, and Western Caucasian men.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Boys, ALWAYS do your due diligence before going the hair transplant route!
A user's experiences with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and hair transplants, in relation to another person who has been publicly vocal about their own hair loss struggles. People have shared opinions on this other person's treatment choices and the results of their hair transplant.
community Why are hormone blockers more socially acceptable than hair systems or balding?
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.
community Why we need to be more open as men
The emotional difficulty of hair loss for men and how society can be more understanding; various methods to address hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; and why it is important to normalize caring about one's looks.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community A philosophical discourse on the psychological effects of DHT versus hairloss. Hair or manliness: Choose one?
The conversation discusses the role of DHT in male hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Finasteride, which reduces DHT, and RU58841, which blocks DHT from binding to scalp receptors. The user debates the trade-offs between maintaining hair and having a healthy endocrine system, suggesting RU58841 might allow for both.