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Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
The user has been using 0.5mg finasteride every other day and applying minoxidil twice daily for three months but hasn't noticed any hair growth or increased thickness yet. They are questioning if they should expect progress at this stage.
Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
User experienced hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride and 3 months using keto shampoo, with no side effects. Others shared their experiences and gave advice on relationships and hair care.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.