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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Hyperandrogenism and Cardiometabolic Risk in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women—What Is the Evidence?
Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.
research The Influence of Various Parameters on the Success of Sensor-Controlled Scalp Cooling in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.
research 5% Minoxidil topical foam on women: Menopause and other covariates
5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.
research Le vieillissement de la peau et du follicule pileux : de la caractérisation clinique à l'étude fonctionnelle
Skin and hair aging involves mitochondrial issues, telomere shortening, and hormonal changes, with iron affecting hair loss in pre-menopausal women.
research Role of iron in telogen effluvium among premenopausal women
Iron deficiency may contribute to chronic hair loss in premenopausal women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community After about 3 months of 2mg Estradiol (Sublingual) and 2.5mg Minox (Oral) daily
A person transitioning is using 2mg sublingual estradiol and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for hair regrowth, noting significant progress in three months. They plan to increase estrogen dosage and consider adding dutasteride, discussing the effects and challenges of transitioning.
community Finasteride and Eye Problems: You’re Not Going Crazy
Finasteride can cause dry eyes and vision issues due to its impact on the meibomian glands. Users have mixed experiences, with some experiencing eye discomfort and others having no side effects.
community Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community Temporary alternative to finasteride?
A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.