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research Navigating the Intersection of Hormonal Therapy and Acne Management in Trans Youth

January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology”

Transgender youth on hormone therapy need personalized acne treatments and supportive care.

research The role of androgens in hormone replacement therapy

6 citations , September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short-Term Follow-Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

research Cross‐Sex Hormone Therapy in Trans Persons Is Safe and Effective at Short‐Time Follow‐Up: Results from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence

204 citations , May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.

research Hormone replacement therapy and the skin

138 citations , May 2000 in “Maturitas”

Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.

research Advances in male hormone substitution therapy

23 citations , August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy”

New treatments for low male hormones improved sexual function and mood but had unclear risks, especially for older men.

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community Trans: Do I need to use Finnasteride?

in Transgender 2 years ago

A transgender individual is starting spironolactone and estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and is considering adding finasteride to help with hair loss. They are also planning to use minoxidil and microneedle, but are unsure if they need to use another anti-androgen or more aggressive treatments. A respondent advises against using pyri and suggests waiting to see if the HRT alone is sufficient before becoming dependent on minoxidil.

community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?

in Transgender 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.

community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)

in Transgender 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.

community Taking HRT medication not only cured my thinning hair, it gave me better hair than I ever had before

in Transgender 12 upvotes 8 months ago

Hormone replacement therapy with spironolactone and estradiol significantly improved hair thickness and growth, surpassing previous treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user experienced regrowth in receded areas and a more youthful appearance.

community 11 months progress, HRT + Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 366 upvotes 4 months ago

A transwoman shared her 11-month progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), finasteride, and minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results. The discussion included various perspectives on HRT, its effects on hair and sexual function, and personal experiences with similar treatments.

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