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research Evaluating Participation in Gender-Affirming Care: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dermatology Program Websites in the United States

January 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology”

Few dermatology programs mention gender-affirming care, highlighting a need for better training and visibility.

research Use of high dose cyproterone acetate and risk of intracranial meningioma in women: cohort study

59 citations , February 2021 in “BMJ”

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

research Age-Related Differences for Male-to-Female Transgender Patients Undergoing Gender-Affirming Surgery

11 citations , January 2019 in “Sexual Medicine”

Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.

research HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in transgender women: a subgroup analysis of the iPrEx trial

210 citations , November 2015 in “The Lancet HIV”

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

research Body composition and physical fitness in transgender versus cisgender individuals: a systematic review with meta-analysis

February 2026 in “British Journal of Sports Medicine”

Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.

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community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community GT20029. Kintor Pharma’s Product

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses GT20029, a compound by Kintor Pharma that degrades androgen receptors and is in trials, with potential as a hair loss cure. Another promising treatment mentioned is an antibody that blocks prolactin and has shown positive results in macaques.

community The Ultimate Guide to growing your hair back (revised).

in Treatment 161 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments include using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841. Lifestyle changes like increasing carb intake and moderate alcohol consumption are suggested to boost estrogen levels.

community Car broke down after 6 years on oral fin

in Satire 916 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride is humorously blamed for causing car problems and bizarre side effects. Users joke about switching to treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil.

community I want it all to end so badly. I’ve lost my 20s to this

in Chat 73 upvotes 2 months ago

A person struggling with hair loss is using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and has had a hair transplant but remains deeply unhappy. Others suggest alternative treatments, acceptance, and focusing on other life aspects, emphasizing mental health and therapy.

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