I want to transition but I'm scared I will lose my hair, what do I do
>>44788401>Minoxidil or Finasteride>willpower>hair transplant>get into 1 of the 100 products cis men use to keep their hair>microdosing?
>>44788401https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12482827/>Finasteride (DHT blocker) appears to be a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in transgender men undergoing testosterone replacement therapy>Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is considered a major causative agent of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Testosterone is converted into DHT (...); finasteride acts to improve hair loss by inhibiting this enzyme, thereby suppressing DHT levels. The efficacy and safety of finasteride have been reported for cisgender men with AGA, and the medication has been approved by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Bureau in Japan for delaying the progression of male-pattern alopecia>After an additional 3 months of finasteride at 1 mg, all [three] patients showed an improvement in AGA of at least 1 stage. Additionally, all patients experienced a decrease in hair loss by the end of the observation period>While some transgender men may not be concerned about hair loss, most will find AGA troublesome. On the basis of the limited evidence from previous studies and the results of this trial, we suggest that clinicians provide a thorough explanation of the risks of AGA and take a family history of AGA before starting TRT>This study has several limitations. First, the sample size was very small, with only three participants, partly due to a significant reduction in the number of outpatients during the oronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Second, DHT, a key androgen in AGA, could not be measured; instead, total testosterone, estradiol, LH, and FSH were assessed. Third, all participants received TRT via testosterone enanthatehttps://www.gendergp.com/medical-guide/dutasteride-in-gender-affirming-care/>By lowering DHT, dutasteride may slow or reverse scalp miniaturisation, promoting hair stability or regrowth in androgenetic alopecia>DHT contributes to body/facial hair growth. Reducing DHT may modestly reduce hair on the body or face(1/2)
https://www.harleystreethairtransplant.co.uk/can-a-transgender-person-take-finasteride/>ftm patients may consider finasteride to prevent hair loss from occurring. This, however, can be problematic for some patients. While finasteride can be used, it may have a detrimental effect on hormone therapy and the womb. Scientific research on ftm patients is increasing but is still in its infancy. The best course of action is to speak to your GP or doctor before taking finasteride>In a study of nearly 2,000 men suffering from pattern hair loss, results showed that 83% of finasteride users experienced no further hair loss during the two-year trial. Comparatively, 72% of participants in the placebo-controlled trial experienced hair loss. Thus, finasteride is an effective treatment for hair loss when used over a long period>DHT blockers are most effective when treating early to mid-stage pattern hair loss. The sooner you start taking finasteride as a treatment, the more effective it will be>Regular follow-up and individualised treatment adjustments are key to optimizing results(2/2)
