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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Transgender adolescents and acne: A cases series
Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
research A Retrospective Cohort Study of Transgender Adolescents' Gender-Affirming Hormone Discontinuation
Most transgender adolescents continued hormone treatment, with few stopping due to reasons other than returning to their birth gender.
research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents
Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.
research Managing Common Dermatologic Needs in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents
Transgender and gender-diverse teens need specialized skin and mental health care.
research Medical management of transgender children and adolescents
Medical care for transgender youth should be individualized and supportive.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen
A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.
community Hair loss research is a money grab
Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.
community Treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride and biotin.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
community My 2 Years Progress (Hair Recovery)
A person shared their hair regrowth journey using HIMS topical treatments with finasteride, minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling. They also discussed their transition as a transgender woman and the positive impact of HRT on hair recovery.
community (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT
A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.