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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Relationship of androgens to female hirsutism and infertility.
High androgen levels often cause female hirsutism and infertility.
research The Hair-An Syndrome: A Report of a Misdiagnosed Case with Unfortunate Outcome
A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
research Hirsutism, Male Pattern Baldness, and Acne in a 60-Year-Old Woman
Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
research Alopecia and Hirsuties
The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
research Ovarian and Adrenal Androgens and Their Link to High Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Levels: A Prospective Controlled Study
Women with a certain type of tumor had higher levels of pregnancy hormone and male hormones, which decreased after treatment.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
community 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 having hair loss as a teen SUCKS. A LOT.
A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.