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research Transsexualism
The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons:An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
research Endocrine intervention for transsexuals
Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
research Osteoanabole Östrogentherapie bei einem transsexuellen Mann
Adding estrogen increased bone mass in a transsexual man undergoing hormone therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.
community Saw palmetto, Alpecin, hormone levels, regrowth. Thought you guys might be interested.
A person experienced hair regrowth after reducing testosterone levels and using saw palmetto tincture and Alpecin shampoo. Other users suggested treatments like Nizoral shampoo, Aldactone, and supplements for hair loss.
community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.
community Finasterid and Beard; My Conclusion
Finasteride likely does not significantly affect beard growth. Some users report slowed beard growth, but many maintain their beards without noticeable changes.
community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?
Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.