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research CONTRACEPTION AND THE SKIN
Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
research Relapse of hirsutism following long‐term successful treatment with oestrogen–progestogen combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research Effect of contraceptives on the skin.
COCs can improve acne but may cause skin issues like cholasma; high estrogen is advised for hair loss concerns.
research Progestogen-only pill associates with false-positive aldosterone/renin ratio screening test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
research Managing Cutaneous Manifestations of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity medication for hair loss spironolactone
41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.
community 20MTF Results on the crown from 1 year on estrogen injections
Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.
community Estrogen lowering supplements while on Finasteride?
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibiting supplements like DIM and Grape Seed extract while on finasteride for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on combining these supplements with finasteride.
community Estrogen is an anabolic for scalp hair, if you mix it with growth stimulants such as oral minoxidil. All we need is an artificial SARM-estrogen that will work only with hair and will be invisible for the rest of the body + some next level AA only for hair – goodbye hair transplant industry
Hair loss discussion mentions using estrogen mixed with growth stimulants like oral minoxidil for scalp hair growth. Idea proposed for an artificial SARM-estrogen that only affects hair without body side effects.
community Does having low estrogen make one a better candidate for finasteride?
Low estrogen levels may reduce the risk of side effects from finasteride, such as gynecomastia. Some users plan to start with microneedling and minoxidil before trying finasteride, while others have experienced temporary side effects from topical finasteride but continued use without persistent issues.