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Early sexual development in children, especially girls, can be treated with hormone therapy to improve adult height and requires support for the child and family.
research Precocious puberty in a 24 month old Nigerian girl: case report
A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.
research Serum Androgen Bioactivity in Adolescence: A Longitudinal Study of Boys with Constitutional Delay of Puberty
Testosterone and letrozole treatment speeds up puberty in boys with delayed development.
research Hormone-active ovarian steroid cell tumor in a 2-year-old girl
A rare ovarian tumor in a 2-year-old girl was successfully removed, normalizing her hormone levels.
research The study of pubertal stage and age of menarche in girls in Isfahan province, Iran
Iranian girls in Isfahan typically start puberty around age 10, with menarche at 12.
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5 / 534 resultscommunity How can I tell when I’m old enough to take Finasteride?
An 18-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and is considering starting finasteride treatment but is concerned about its effects on puberty and development. They previously tried finasteride but stopped due to side effects and are seeking advice on when it's safe to resume.
community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil
A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.
community Derm prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo, claiming my case “is not bad enough yet” for fin. Second opinion?
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
community Starting on finasteride at 17.
A 17-year-old is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, despite concerns about potential side effects and the impact on development. The user is advised to check if puberty is complete and to consider using only minoxidil until adulthood.
community Any finasteride users who maintained their hair for over 15 years?
Many users have maintained their hair using finasteride, with some also using minoxidil or dutasteride, reporting minimal side effects. Opinions vary on the necessity of DHT, with some users arguing its importance beyond puberty, while others believe it is unnecessary and that finasteride and dutasteride are safe and effective for hair maintenance.