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      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community Rethinking DHT and Hair Loss: Are We Targeting the Wrong Enemy?

      in Research/Science 10 months ago
      Blocking DHT is not a cure for hair loss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.

      community How is dht not beneficial to you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  111 upvotes 1 month ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

      community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

      in Treatment  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.