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research Treatment of hirsutism and acne in hyperandrogenism

54 citations , June 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

Medicines that lower androgen levels and hair removal treatments help manage excessive hair and acne in women with PCOS.

research Regulation of the human hair cycle

2 citations , May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology”

The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.

Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options

research Idiopathic Hirsutism*

47 citations , August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews”

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1

195 citations , May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology”

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

research Visually scoring hirsutism

288 citations , June 2009 in “Human reproduction update”

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

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community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

in Chat 9 upvotes 10 months ago

Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 months ago

An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

community Why does the same hormone grow your beard and destroy your hairline?

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 3 months ago

DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.

community If all these vellus hairs turn terminal I’m gonna be a chewbacca

in Is this regrowth? 92 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and other treatments for hair regrowth, showing promising results in the temple area. Despite some skepticism, there is optimism about potential improvement.

community are all vellus hairs likely to go terminal if fin/dut + min + tret are used long enough?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The user has been using a combination of finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are asking if the baby hairs growing will turn into terminal hairs with continued treatment.

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