#How common is male pattern baldness

[khulkarjiyo]

Male Pattern Baldness Treatment At Home (Included Yoga)

Today in this blog post, what is male pattern baldness? What are its treatments and home remedies? Male tourists will learn about yoga as a treatment for baldness. male pattern baldness treatment at home Male pattern baldness is commonly referred to as thinning hair, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Which is a very common thing for one in two men of 40 years of age or older. Due to which…

[emeritusterzo]

imagine making your whole brand being the hbk guys meanwhile shawn is kissing your enemy on the mouth

[headspace-hotel]

I forget why, but I was on the Wikipedia page for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I started researching hirsutism in women, and I learned the following things in this order:

there's a diagnostic criteria used to evaluate how hairy a woman is

This is important because being too hairy is a diagnostic criteria of most disorders that cause hyperandrogenism

Disorders that cause hyperandrogenism can be diagnosed by...measuring how hairy you are (this is the main and most important diagnostic criterion for PCOS)

Disorders that cause hyperandrogenism are important because they are correlated with obesity, infertility, and...being too hairy?

I think to myself, wait, what is a normal range for testosterone in women? I find this article...which set reference ranges for "normal" testosterone levels in women...EXCLUDING WOMEN WITH PCOS?

Quote: "Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another notable condition in genetic (XX) females, which is characterized by excessive ovarian production of androgens. This condition is included for comparison with DSD, as the affected females with PCOS are genetic and phenotypic females. The elevated levels of testosterone in these females can lead to hyperandrogenism, a clinical disorder characterized variably by hirsutism, acne, male-pattern balding, metabolic disturbances, impaired ovulation and infertility. PCOS is a common condition, affecting 7%-10% of premenopausal women."

So: the study claims to demonstrate a clear distinction between the normal range of hormone levels in "Healthy" men and "healthy" women...with "healthy" being defined in the study as...having hormones within the "normal" range.......................

So I researched what the clinically established "normal" range for testosterone in women is

THERE ISN'T ONE????

Quote from the above article: "Several different approaches have been used to define endocrine disorders. The statistical approach establishes the lower and the upper limits of hormone concentrations solely on the basis of the statistical distribution of hormone levels in a healthy reference population. As an illustration, hypo- and hypercalcemia have been defined on the basis of the statistical distribution of serum calcium concentrations. Using this approach, androgen deficiency could be defined as the occurrence of serum testosterone levels that are below the 97.5th percentile of testosterone levels in healthy population of young men. A second approach is to use a threshold hormone concentration below or above which there is high risk of developing adverse health outcomes. This approach has been used to define osteoporosis and hypercholesterolemia. However, we do not know with certainty the thresholds of testosterone levels which are associated with adverse health outcomes."

What the fuck?

What the fuck?

It's batshit crazy to make a diagnostic criteria for medical disorders by placing arbitrary cutoffs within 2-5% of either end of a statistical distribution. What the actual fuck?

"The results came back, you have Statistical Outlier Disease." "What treatments are available?" "Well, first, we recommend dietary change. You should probably stop eating so many spiders."

Another article which attempted to do this

Quote: "Subjects with signs of hirsutism or with a personal history of diabetes or hypertension, or a family history of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were excluded."

"We're going to figure out the typical range of testosterone levels that occur in women! First, we're going to exclude all the women that are too hairy from the study. I am very good at science."

Anyway I got off topic but there are apparently race-specific diagnostic tools for "hirsutism." That's kinda weird on its own but when I looked more into this in relation to race I found this article that straight-up uses the term "mongoloid"

[trendingarticles]

Hair Loss: Unlocking the Secrets of Heredity and Baldness Pattern

Overview of Hair Loss Hair loss is a condition that affects millions of people across the world, causing distress and concern. It occurs when hair follicles gradually shrink, resulting in the thinning and shortening of hair strands. Hair loss can have a significant impact on individuals, both emotionally and psychologically, as they navigate the challenges it presents. Rest assured, you’re not…

[radfemsiren]

I think one of the biggest reasons people think “terfs” are oppressive bigots despite lack of any violent hate crimes is because people genuinely believe women insulting men’s appearances and hurting their feelings is violence.

Take being trans out of the occasion, it’s a common belief that women making fun of male tears or tiny dicks is on the same level as men literally killing and raping women: misandry vs misogyny.

I’ll never forget in Contrapoint’s JK Rowling “takedown” video, all of the “evidence” he had about how evil terfs were was… schoolyard insults. He pulled quotes of different women making fun of male pattern baldness, of stubble poking through foundation. I was like… how is this not identical to Andrew Tate MRAs screaming about how evil women are and how terrible misandry is and just pulling up jokes about male appearances?

Like before you label anyone as a bigot or oppressor, can you do 5 seconds of research and find any evidence of the claim? Women laughing at you is not violence lmao, no matter how much it hurts your feelings

[twistedsocials]

i've been sending in so many asks I apologize I just have many thoughts. i'm going to talk about Sebek because I love him.

First of all, everybody says he's annoying. When asked why they think he's annoying they'll start describing his traits that are linked to autism. Shut the fuck up. He's a passionate individual who is extremely loyal and is a hard worker.

Secondly, a lot of the people who do like him sexualize him, and must I remind you that he's 16? So am I, and I wouldn't want people to draw me the way they draw him.

Thirdly, he does have an odd hero worship thing going on with Malleus but can you blame him? He's been raised his entire life to protect Malleus and his entire life has been made to be about Malleus. He also is one of the few people who likes Malleus as he is. If I remember correctly, he's said before that he doesn't just like Malleus as his prince and as a powerful mage, but also for who he is as a person and his traits. He just shows his care in a way that y'all deem as "annoying."

HE'S A LITTLE CUTIE PATOOTIE NERD STOP THIS SLANDER HE'S SO CHARMING !!! How can you look at that boy and not smile.

My only complaint is how he gels his hair within an inch of its life. He's going to experience male pattern balding at like 23 oh my god. It looks good down please stop gelling it back so much Draco Malfoy.

No literally I have my gripes with every Sebek hater out there.

Y’all demonize him for his autistic traits sm. And don’t give me that “but he isn’t confirmed autistic” bullshit, I’m literally diagnosed. I can identify his clear autistic traits. I’m not saying it’s canon, just saying that these characteristics line up with common behaviors displayed in autistic people and seeing them get demonized and hated on feels lowkey ableist.

The thing about people sexualizing Sebek, it’s so gross and grody. He’s 16. I’m his age too. It’s so uncomfortable to see like just today I was in public looking for images of him and got flashed with literal porn?? Like hello???

Also yes his admiration on Malleus is a little overwhelming but one, it’s equivalent to a hyperfixation (yes it’s possible to hyperfixate on real people) and two, as you said, he’s been raised to protect Malleus and that’s what his whole life revolves around and he genuinely likes him. He just has a way of showing how much he cares for him. (This is not shipping Sebemal btw! I hate Sebemal.)

He’s just my son guys leave him alone 🙁🙁

[loki-zen]

re: hair loss, at what point as a man should you just shave it? I have/had long wavy Matthew McConaugh-hair, and I’m decently emotionally invested in the compliments I used to get. Outside of wanting to look good to women I don’t super care though, that and that my dad always wanted to grow his hair long but it didn’t work out for him, so I’m kinda doing it for both of us.

anyway, I’m on the road to approaching the “woody harrelson at the beginning of Natural Born Killers” hairline, and it’s a struggle. Been on finasteride for like 8 months, and I’m pretty sure it’s making me depressed, plus it does weird stuff to your cum, which is both gross and frightening in its implications. I had good results with rogaine, should probably start that again, regardless of what I do.

At what point does a man become sexier with the buzz cut a la Jason Statham, every Russian guy, etc?

it’s also frustrating because there’s so many memes out there about “creepy balding guys”, like it’s just this shorthand for being a coomer or a serial sexual harasser or what have you. I could live with “ugly balding guys”, there have been times in my life when I was hot and times I was ugly, I’m able to cope with that. But creepy just really sucks. I had a lot of female friends in college, and some women I’m very close to were victims of sexual violence, and so I’m probably hyper-sensitive and afraid of being perceived as predatory in any way. It’s good that I’m aware of the problems, but sometimes I wish I was more ignorant, it’d make it a lot less scary to strike up conversations with new people if I wasn’t crushingly aware of how often women are uncomfortable with men they’ve never met.

(I’m not morlock-Holmes, but I think we have some of the same dating issues)

So first off, it is obviously wrong and bigoted to make assumptions about someone's behaviour or intentions based on what they look like unless we're talking about something very specific and intentional like 'they have nazi tattoos'. If it helps any (I'm not sure it does) I don't think that these people necessarily see a balding guy and think that's a sexual predator so much as they are doing that very schoolyard thing of "we don't like this kind of people (sexual predators) and so we're going to stereotype them as being something we think is unattractive" (you see similar things with fatness and 'neckbeards').

If it is the women you actually know who say these sorts of things (that wasn't clear), it literally might not occur to them that they're making you feel this way because it's just a general-purpose insult to them that's become detached from the actual notion of a person they might know and like who happens to be male and balding.

This sort of talk is actually, if anything, dangerous to potential victims of sexual violence, because the idea that you can somehow spot Creepy Guys and they definitely look different to anyone else will tend to help conventionally attractive guys get away with it!

I don't think there are any hard and fast rules about the hair thing. Lots of guys do look cute with a buzzcut, and it is common (but not universal) in the dominant Anglosphere culture for people to find this more attractive than even very nice hair when that hair has visible male-pattern balding going on. I confess I do have this reaction myself sometimes, but I also find that the more I get to know people the more I see the nicer hair and the less I see the "but it's balding" part, but there are levels that will always look a bit odd to me (eg the shakespeare cut). Which, yknow, isn't actually a reason why people should change their hair, though I imagine you're asking because being attractive to other people is important to you.

Your female irl friends are perhaps best-placed to approximate the sort of views that predominate among the sort of women you're likely to be trying to date, and there are now decent AI tools to give you an idea of what you might look with different hairstyles - maybe try one out, see what you think and ask their advice.

Oh, also, in my personal opinion if your hair is fairly voluminous and past shoulder length you can get away with a receding hairline a lot longer - same with certain careful short but long on top looks, although they can be more fiddly.

[sonicjustbecause]

The chaos council, my impressions:

They're higly inteligent aswell as higly ignorant about the rest of the world. they're good at mechanics but they can't tell the species of the beasts apart (Nine a rat or a rodent? :D :D :D). They hold contradictory beliefs, like Dr Deep being a vegetarian yet wanting to kill all the beasts and not wanting trees in his city. This show how detacted they are from the world outside their little highly conceited bubble. Well, this apply to Dr Eggman (the original) too.

My favourite members:

Dr. Deep.

The only slim Eggman. Well, at least he knows how to stay healthy. Is hilarious how shallow this guy is, yet he wants to appear deep and always uses big words. He is the typical weaboo, or, in Italy we say 'Giappominkia', the one who loves Japanese culture only though anime, but has no understanding or basic knowledges about Japan.

Then...

Dr. Done it.

Sometimes this guy may show wisdom, like when he agreed with Nine about the danger of keeping open the portals of the shatterverses. Other times he may seems spaced out, or may not fully understand how unfavorable is the situation, like when the chaos council had to fight both Sonic and Shadow. He is overall a grouchy elder.

Mr. Dr. Eggman.

He seems to be the true ruler of the chaos council. He also has a lot of trait in common with the original Eggman. Maybe a little more insecure. Eggman has no problem with his male pattern baldness and is proud about his look while Mr. Dr.E can't live without his toupé.

Dr. Babble

He is irritating but he had lots of good traits. He is the voice of reason. Is him that often stop the fights between the chaos council and gives intelligent suggestions and answer. The chaos council may be lost without him.

Dr. Dont.

The most irritating of the group I think. he is a good hacker (but he get outsmarted by Nine, who trolls him). For the rest he seems to be the less capable of the group, the one with many flaws and little merits. He also lives in the shadow of the other four.

[moonsinkfoxgirl]

Not to be pedantic but the weird eugenicist fantasy wouldn't select for high estrogen males because they're talking about testing for the genetic component, and not the baldness itself. That being said if it became reality I'm sure it'd inevitably descend into that because I'm not sure if genetic testing for male pattern baldness exists and even if it does testing everyone for it would be an absurd effort. For baldness? Why is baldness what this guy thought of skfjsjfdjd. Also like they clearly don't understand how male pattern baldness works because females cary the gene too. Also like isn't it more common than not? Is this guy proposing that the majority of people are sterilised wtf.

well, yeah that's the thing, they wouldn't be able to test for it genetically, so the only thing they could do would be to medically diagnose the onset of male pattern baldness, and then sterilize whoever has it; hence they would most likely weed out men with high testosterone first if they actually adhered to this example plan

and yeah of course it's nonsense, all eugenics are, any attempt to put the ideology into practice as envisioned dies the second it touches medical reality, and as such can only descend into the actual political intent its proponents have: to punish, enslave and murder those they deem undesirable according to their fascist ideals

the baldness example doesn't exist because these people actually believe that's a viable plan, it's a trojan horse to get people who aren't educated enough to see its stupidity onboard with fascist talking points; if these people ever get the power to implement eugenics it won't be baldness they ''cure'', it will be ''low IQ'' based on racially biased testing so they can bring back chattel slavery and ''autogynephilia'' so they can murder trans women etc. etc.

[answersfromzestual]

"Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle and Causes of Hair Loss"

The hair growth cycle involves three distinct phases:

Catagen. The transition (catagen) phase signals the end of active growth. It can last several weeks.

Anagen. The growth (anagen) stage is when new hair fibers actively form within the hair follicles. What you might not know is that this process can last several years. TL;DR: Hair growth definitely doesn’t happen overnight.

Telogen. The resting period (or telogen phase) is when hair follicles become dormant. At any given time, up to 15 percent of the hairs on your body (including facial hair, arm hair and even chest hair) are in the telogen phase. This stage can last up to a year.

Shedding hair every day is normal — up to 200 strands, give or take. Shedding more than this might indicate an underlying hitch in the hair growth cycle.

External and Environmental Causes of Hair Loss

Many factors can disrupt the hair growth cycle and lead to increased shedding such as:

Poor nutrition

Infection

Medication reactions

Stress

Menopause

Constantly wearing hats

Tight hairstyles (ex man bun)

As for the case of male pattern baldness, hormones and genetics are at play.

Let’s start with how hormonal treatments can disrupt your T-levels.

Hormonal Causes of Hair Loss

There is a link between low testosterone levels and issues such as a lower sex drive and poor sexual wellness.

Low-T is a factor and can be caused by conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disease, and thyroid disease.

The following can also cause a temporary dip in testosterone levels:

Over-exercising

Poor nutrition

Certain medications

Testerone Hormone Treatment (often called HRT or TRT) comes with potential side effects, and in some people, it may trigger hair loss.

High testerone causes hair loss, so more T isn't better. Stay with your doctor's instructions. Don't mess around with your dose.

Genetics influence how sensitive your hair follicles are to circulating dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a byproduct of testosterone and one of the most potent androgens (male sex hormones).

Testosterone and DHT are interlinked, and when T levels rise, DHT levels typically rise as well.

Researchers noted in a 2017 study that was done in Germany, which backs up previous research suggesting that developing bald spots from male pattern baldness might have more to do with sensitivity to testerone than the level itself.

Testerone converts a small amount of what is in your body into DHT by way of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which is found in small amounts in the body.

Secondary sex characteristics: any physical characteristic developing at puberty that is not directly involved in reproduction.

Why do we have DHT?

In young males, the body needs DHT to ensure the healthy development of the genitals and prostate. Ftm trans people obviously do not have testicles or a prostate. We focus on secondary sex characteristics like voice, muscle mass, and body hair.

As an adult? DHT doesn’t really have a large job to do anymore. Therefore, it can cause problems, like hair loss. In fact, researchers have found more DHT in balding scalps compared to non-balding ones. But not every guy’s hair follicles are ultra-sensitive to this sex hormone.

The more testosterone, the higher the levels of DHT in your body. That’s not necessarily a death sentence for your hair, but it is a fact.

DHT can attach to receptors in the scalp and gradually shrink hair follicles until they can no longer produce hair — a process known as follicular miniaturization.

If you have a genetic predisposition to DHT sensitivity, too much of it can cause hair loss.

While TRT doesn’t directly cause hair loss, increased Testosterone can lead to androgenic alopecia if the patient has a genetic sensitivity to the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

Androgenic alopecia is also known as male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness. Is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women.

Diagnosing Your Androgenic Alopecia

The first step to avoiding hair loss on HRT is to identify whether you have a genetic sensitivity to DHT. If you don’t, then it’s unlikely that HRT (and a resulting increase in DHT levels) will trigger hair loss.

Male-pattern baldness most often occurs in an M-shaped pattern starting at the forehead. It may also manifest as a slowly growing bald spot on the top/crown of the head. If you notice either of these patterns in your hair, then it’s possible you have male-patterned baldness.

Because androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition, you can also look at your family line for any signs of hair loss, as well. A common myth is that hair loss is inherited from the mother’s side, but in actuality, both parents can pass down the genes that lead to androgenic alopecia. This condition is polygenic, meaning it comes from multiple genes rather than just one.

It’s useful to work with a knowledgeable provider when diagnosing androgenic alopecia. Defy Medical offers consultations to discuss this topic in detail.

DHT Blood Testing

If you’re experiencing hair loss but aren’t sure it’s androgenic alopecia, or if you don’t have any symptoms but still want to check, you can order a DHT blood test. This test measures your DHT levels to determine whether your levels are elevated. Elevated DHT levels along with hair loss often indicate androgenic alopecia.

How to Avoid Hair Loss on (T)HRT

If you do have androgenic alopecia, there are several treatment options to slow and minimize hair loss.

It’s important to catch hair thinning and hair loss as quickly as possible, so you can preserve hair follicles. It’s much more effective to slow hair loss than to grow hair back after it’s gone.

Sources:

https://www.defymedical.com/services/hair-loss/?_gl=1*synut2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA5NzY4NDUxNy4xNzEyMTU1NzIx*_ga_XWPYJFFXE5*MTcxMjE1NTcyMC4xLjEuMTcxMjE1NTc0MS4wLjAuMA..

https://www.defymedical.com/blog/how-to-avoid-hair-loss-on-trt/#:~:text=While%20TRT%20doesn't%20directly,baldness%20and%20female%2Dpattern%20baldness.

[egg-emperor]

What do you imagine eggmans father looks and sounds like?

I love coming up with a design and personality and concepts for Eggman's father so much, if they ever showed him in the game canon and he wasn't anything like what I've imagined him to be then I'd be devastated because I've become very attached to it dhajfkshdkghs

I've never been able to draw him how I want so describing will have to do. First of all, like Gerald and Eggman, I imagine he has a strikingly similar appearance because I like to think Gerald is the paternal grandfather. I never understood why non canon media went with otherwise but it made me sad. I want his dad to be a dilf with the classic sexy Robotnik family genetics too fhsjbdakdbskf

It makes sense for Gerald and Ivo to look to look so alike, as Ivo could possibly have been influenced by Gerald's appearance unintentionally, as well as having the genetics. So I don't imagine that his father is just another recolor for no reason and change it up a bit for him instead, though the resemblance is still strong for having those very unique Robotnik family genes of course.

I picture him with a very similar face to Gerald and Ivo with same structure, nose, and mouth. But a difference is that he actually had eyebrows and was balding too but tried to keep what hair he had left and Ivo never understood all the fuss and attachment, as soon as he got early male pattern baldness too he just shaved it all. XD He also wore glasses but a different style and also had a mustache but a lot smaller.

He was also fat as it was common for Robotnik family males to be heavyset but he wasn't quite as heavy as Ivo ended up, also not as tall as him, just like Gerald. He didn't have the gigantism type condition I imagine Ivo with as much either, though he still had above average proportions as another genetic thing. He also had blue eyes like Ivo canonically and I imagine Gerald had too. He also had Ivo's hair color.

His style was distinguished with the suits he wore as a businessman in Robotnik Corp and reflected his wealth, he had fancy outfits to wear to the casinos he liked gambling at which is what helped Ivo get into them too. The only times he dressed very casually was in the workshop and garage as his side work as a mechanic, which helped Ivo get his interests of vehicles and Ex Gear motorcycles and such.

He was also hardly ever not smoking, he was always seen with a cigar.

I've seen very few depictions of Eggman's father in fan stuff, especially ones that are to my personal liking, but I absolutely love this one. He's very close to how I've already imagined him being in my concepts for years, as you'll see he fits the description to a high degree. He looks so handsome and very well designed! I'd accept this in canon in heartbeat. 🥰

As for how he sounded, I imagine he had a bit of an accent like my Casino AU Eggman, which you can listen to here. He'd either sound very similar to how Mike Pollock does in those clips I used, or he could sound like how Deem Bristow voiced the character Kenny Sinclair, which you can also listen to in the post linked. Leaning towards the latter. It suits the personality and attitude I imagine him having well.

Are there a lot of things that make him quite like my Casino AU Egg but with less pink and sluttiness... yes lol. But that's the point as the version of his dad in the AU is mostly the same as my idea of main universe Egg's too and the only difference is that Casino Egg was more influenced by the casino stuff primarily, unlike modern who only took it up as side thing partially thanks to him.

If they ever revealed his father in a game and he was way different, then he'd still remain the Casino AU version of him forever because I'm so attached to the idea of him 💜

If you're interested in seeing more of my headcanons and concepts about his father, you can read about them in my #robotnik family tag! And if you have any more questions then feel free to ask, I always love talking about my concepts with y'all 🥰

[cutekittenlady]

Oh obvious question that I don't think I've actually seen anybody ask? How long has Ingo been in Hisui? The most common answer seems to be like three or five but I've seen longer and shorter so I'm just kinda curious what other people's answers are. I think good options are like 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 10+. Sorry if I'm being too specific or dictate-y, I don't have a tumblr and I've just been dying to know.

It really depends on the idea, but I tend to go with Ingo being in Hisui for around 10 years or so.

The way I see it it breaks down into the following points.

Ingo looks physically older and while that can be chalked up to stress or even the idea that he fell through time later in life, I still think it's a point worth considering. Between the bags under his eyes, his hunching shoulders, and his hair loss I think we're looking at the combination of natural aging and stress. Of course, I don't consider him elderly. I mean, the youngest Id be willing to buy is maaaaybe in his late 30s if he's a victim of early onset male pattern baldness, but I honestly think he's more likely in his early 40s bare minimum.

Ingos position in the pearl clan is a decent argument that's he's been there for awhile in my opinion. I don't think most of the clan would've been cool with an outsider as a warden if Ingo hadn't first spent a looong time being the helpful resident weirdo and consistently proving he kicks ass (in pokemon battling). I mean, he'd have had to prove he was trustworthy, contributed to the village significantly by learning skills and doing work, building up connections, learning the religious and cultural traditions of the clan, and of course training up a team tough enough that the pearl would've let him become warden. A lotta folks get around this by headcanoning that sneasler picked Ingo herself, but while that's a cool idea and I love it, there's no guarantee that's what took place or even if it would have been enough to get him the job.

This points tied in with the second one in the fact that Ingo wasn't exiled alongside the MC in the game. Now a lot can and has been said about that particular plot point, but it remains that the whole reason the MC gets thrown out is because at the time of the endgame it had been, at most, a year and even if they did all that stuff they still hadn't been around long enough to not be considered a stranger. The fact that we never hear anything about Ingo getting exiled says to me that he's been a member of the pearl clan long enough to not catch any of the same suspicion.

And finally, I just straight up think it makes for a more interesting concept. I mean Ingo being in Hisui for so long is sad, yes, but it opens a lot of very fun and interesting possibilities surrounding regaining his memories, going back to Unova, reuniting with his brother, etc. One of my fave ideas that I rarely see explored is the idea that all the time travel creates an age difference between the twins. I like the particular flavor of Ingo REALLY becoming Emmets big brother and how that potentially changes their dynamic. Or the concept of lost time; when exactly does Ingo get sent back? How much time does he lose or gain? What are the consequences of this?

Tbh I feel like folks are resistant to the idea of I go being older because they don't particularly favor angst and this idea is just too sad. Which, fair strokes, is fine. This is fandom after all. Id be lying if I said my views on this aren't heavily influenced by what I think would be fun to write/read. But it really doesn't have to be all angst. Ingo coming to terms with his time displacement and still appreciating all the friends and connections he made in Hisui, can be a beautiful way to explore the story.

But anyway I wrote this on a phone at 4 am so sorry if it's incoherent.

[kaijuconfessions]

i'm transmasc, i've been on T for 6 years and male pattern baldness is kicking my ass. def inherited it from my dad bc he's been p much bald since age 40. i'm 25 and i'm on the highway to looking just like him. and just the thought of that makes me want to die. it makes me feel like i'm no longer a valid queer person just because i'm not conventionally attractive enough. i know how stupid this sounds. it's made me realize how much of my queer identity i've been basing on pure aesthetics.

i'm seriously considering going off T just to get some hair growth back. it seems i'm a non-responders to the common medications against MPB. so that's the only solution there seems to be right now, because even for a hair transplant (which i could in theory afford), i'm not a good candidate rn bc the hairloss is still advancing. so i have to wait until it gets way worse, otherwise i will simply be having transplant after transplant, constantly patching whatever new hole has appeared.

it's been seriously affecting my self-esteem and a part of me even regrets going on T, even though it's the best thing i've ever done. not to be like "phone bad" but i wouldn't be feeling so shit about this if it weren't for all those perfect looking queer people i'm following on social media. i've unconsciously associated queerness with having to be good-looking and now i just feel so undesirable.

Have you tried like Rogaine (sp?) I’ve heard that helps prevent hair loss pretty well

[queenofzan]

not crazy about how that baldness post uses amab/afab in situations where that is clearly not the relevant trait

like yeah male-pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss afaik, but that’s actually hormone-linked, not assignment linked. like very transparently. i can post selfies if you need them but i would prefer not to because i hate looking at my hairline right now lmao. i was definitely assigned female at birth! i’m definitely experiencing male-pattern baldness!

but also the second most common source of hair loss is probably autoimmune disorders, which are more common in “women”. some of them are probably chromosomally linked, some of them seem to also be hormone linked, some of them might be roughly correlated with birth assignment, but at the moment, they are more common in women.

so...birth assignment isn’t a particularly useful thing to talk about when it comes to hair loss. i know it’s frustrating to look at research that just says “women” and doesn’t ask for any information about genders other than “man” and “woman” but saying “women” and having a note about that being as specific as the research gets is actually less confusing than saying AFAB when like. you mean something else. like “afab and still presenting as a woman”, or as it is more commonly known, “cis women”

[bread-tab]

weird hrt experience:

new acne pattern, possibly hereditary but not expressed until now??

i know acne is very common, particularly in the first couple years of hrt, but the specific presentation in this case is what i'm wondering about

i got a lot of mild acne breakouts as a teenager, mostly on my upper arms and the middle of my back.

one of my sisters got worse acne on her shoulders.

i've been on T for a few months and i've got acne again but now it's my sister's type of shoulder acne instead of mine. different types of pimple and everything

if it is a genetic thing i'm fascinated by how my cis sister got it during puberty but i didn't get it until "second puberty" with a different set of hormones. maybe it's just triggered by the change? are like... trans-recessive genes a thing? (like how you look at your maternal grandfather to estimate your risk of male pattern baldness?) or is that a silly idea? i don't know much about genetics

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A Comprehensive Guide to DHT Blockers: As a Transmasc Person, What You Need To Know Before Introducing Them Into Your Regimen

Date: 21 February,2023

Navigating the world of transition can be daunting, especially if you're a transmasc person who's concerned about hormone levels. Fortunately, there are medications and treatments that can help - and one of these is DHT blockers, an important part of any transmasc transitioning plan.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what DHT blockers are and how they work, in addition to providing advice on when to consider taking them and where to get them safely. If you're looking for reliable information about DHT blockers or want advice on inclusive healthcare for transmasc people, then keep reading!

Table of Contents:

A Comprehensive Guide to DHT Blockers: As a Transmasc Person, What You Need To Know Before Introducing Them Into Your Regimen

What are DHT blockers?

Benefits of DHT Blockers

Help to Reduce Male Pattern Hair Loss

Help to Reduce Gender Dysphoria

Help to Improve Sexual Function

Help to Increase Muscle Mass

Side Effects of DHT blockers

Decreased Libido

Mood Swings

Headaches and Dizziness

Acne

Weight Gain

How to Find the Right DHT Blocker for You

Talk to your Doctor.

Read Reviews.

Consider your Budget.

Compare Ingredients.

Consider Side Effects.

Ask for Recommendations.

How to use DHT blockers safely and effectively?

How long does it take for DHT blockers to work?

Final Thoughts

What are DHT blockers?

DHT blockers, or dihydrotestosterone blockers, are a powerful tool utilized in the transition process of transgender people. They can be taken orally, applied topically, or injected directly into the body to stop the activity of androgens. When used correctly, they help prevent facial and bodily hair growth due to masculinization. As such, they are an essential part of any transmasc person’s journey.

Beyond physical transformation, DHT blockers can also improve mental health by decreasing dysphoria and providing more comfort while living in an often oppressive environment. Despite their effectiveness and importance, however, many complex sociological issues prevent trans individuals from having access to these potentially life-changing medications. To ensure that everyone has total control over what happens to their own body, we need to make sure that everyone is educated on DHT blockers, inspired to learn about them, and actively fighting for better policies that support jacking meds like these for all transgender people who need them.

Benefits of DHT Blockers

Help to Reduce Male Pattern Hair Loss

One of the most common concerns for female-to-male transgender individuals is the possibility of losing their hair. Male pattern baldness is caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a metabolite of testosterone. Female to male transgender persons can benefit from DHT Blockers for help to reduce male pattern hair loss because they can act as part of hair loss treatments. DHT blockers work to help promote the growth of healthy hair by counteracting the effects of DHT, a hormone that is responsible for promoting androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).

There are both natural and synthetic forms of blockers available aimed at blocking the production of this hormone and promoting hair growth cycle. This process helps prevent further thinning while promoting hair regrowth, giving transgender individuals the best chance at achieving their desired look. By slowing down or even halting the effects of hair thinning, DHT blockers can be a hair loss treatment that provides relief from a distressing situation for these individuals as they transition.

Help to Reduce Gender Dysphoria

For female-to-male transgender people, gender dysphoria can be an overwhelming and trying experience. Most commonly, these individuals feel discomfort due to typical biological characteristics of their birth gender. This feeling can be lessened with the adequate social transition but may linger until specific healthcare interventions are made.

DHT blockers are often implemented in the transition process as a way to reduce gender dysphoria by lowering typical male characteristics such as facial hair and deep voices. When used properly, DHT blockers can give female-to-male transgender people more access to physical changes that could help them further identify with their desired gender and reduce the dysphoria brought about by uncomfortable physical traits associated with their assigned gender at birth.

Help to Improve Sexual Function

For many female-to-male transgender individuals, sex hormones provided as part of hormone therapy can pose a challenge to sexual function and desire. One solution to this problem is the use of DHT blockers, which counter the effects of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). These sex hormones are what allow males to develop masculine features – such as facial hair and muscle mass – but when produced at high levels can have an adverse effect on sexual function.

Blocking these sex hormones interrupts the cycle and may help improve sex drive and arousal, as well as relieve symptoms such as erectile dysfunction or painful intercourse. The advantage that DHT blockers offer over other treatments is that they create a balance between physical masculinization the hormone replacement therapy while also promoting improved sexual functioning.

Help to Increase Muscle Mass

Testosterone is also responsible for the development of muscle mass. For female to male transgender individuals, DHT blockers can provide a plethora of health benefits, among them the boost in muscle mass. DHT blockers work by inhibiting the body’s production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), an androgen hormone produced by an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT in the body. DHT is known to inhibit healthy hair growth on various parts of the body and can prevent testosterone from converting into muscle.

By blocking this conversion, trans men experience increased muscle mass in their arms and legs, as well as improved strength and recovery capacity after exercise. This can help them achieve higher physical peak performance when it comes to exercise or competitive sports while still looking masculine and feeling comfortable in their skin with reduced body hair. Furthermore, the use of DHT blockers over time can also result in healthier bones due to improved absorption of calcium in their diet. In other words, for female-to-male transgender adults who want to increase their appearance physically and attain better sports performance, DHT blockers are an excellent solution.

Side Effects of DHT blockers

Decreased Libido

As any gender transition comes with its own set of challenges, taking DHT blockers for female-to-male transgender individuals is no exception. They can cause sexual dysfunction, especially when it comes to decreased libido. This sexual dysfunction is due to the suppression of testosterone production, which can have an impact on sexual desire and arousal.

Additionally, patients may also experience other sexual sides effects such as erectile difficulties, breast tenderness and gynecomastia in men, and impotence in women due to their altered hormonal balance. These sexual side effects can be detrimental in terms of having a fulfilling sexual life; however, the good news is that these drugs are reversible once the individual stops taking them. Thus, it is essential to discuss potential risks with a medical practitioner before starting any treatment.

Mood Swings

Transitioning to your true gender identity is one of the most empowering experiences a transgender individual can undergo, but with that triumph may come some difficult side effects. One majorly concerning side effect of using DHT blockers for male-to-female transitioning transfolk is mood swings. Generally caused by hormonal imbalance due to the drug’s interference with testosterone levels, these erratic, sudden mood changes can be quite severe.

While many individuals attempt to adjust to such sudden changes in demeanor and mentality, some have reported extreme depression, anxiety, and anger that can have serious physical, psychological, and emotional impacts. If you are currently taking DHT-blocking medication for your transition, please consider discussing any unusual changes in mental health at your next appointment with your medical provider. A good doctor should always be understanding when it comes to transitioning journeys and their unique associated risks.

Headaches and Dizziness

For a female to male transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy, side effects of taking DHT blockers such as finasteride and spironolactone can range from minor to severe. The most commonly reported among those side effects are headaches and dizziness. Dizziness and headaches can vary in intensity from mild to severe and may last for only a few minutes or up to several hours with no warning ahead of time.

Other potential side effects include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, changes in libido or sexual function, breast tenderness or enlargement, and menstrual cycle irregularities. Individuals who experience these symptoms should discuss them with their healthcare provider to determine if they are related to the medication prescribed. It's also important that doses are taken as directed; any change in dosage should be discussed with a healthcare professional first, as this could potentially cause an exacerbation of the side effects mentioned above.

Acne

For those taking steps toward gender transition, the side effects of hormone treatments can be a difficult pill to swallow. Acne is one of the most common side effects of taking DHT blockers as part of gender reassignment. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is an androgen hormone that naturally occurs in the body and is essential for male physical characteristics but it can also cause issues related to male-pattern baldness and acne.

Blocking DHT production with a hormonal treatment helps curb those issues common among transgender individuals transitioning from female to male, but the side effects can be unwanted nonetheless. Unfortunately, acne is often one of them; however, there are ways to minimize this common side effect by seeing a dermatologist or trying various skincare treatments. Although it’s one more step along the journey to being your true self, being mindful of potential hormonal side effects like acne can help reduce their severity and provide relief in forming your identity.

Weight Gain

Weight gain can be one of the side effects of taking DHT blockers as part of hormone therapy for female-to-male transgender individuals. To understand why weight gain could occur, it is important to understand how DHT blockers work. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a sex hormone known to be responsible for some of the physical characteristics associated with being male, such as body hair or deepened voice. Thus, taking medications that block this hormone naturally affects the male features of the body.

However, reducing DHT levels can also lead to decreased muscle mass and an increase in fat storage - usually around the thighs and breasts - resulting in a gain in weight. This can have an effect on self-esteem, although studies have shown that most people are still satisfied with their overall transformation when taking these drugs.

How to Find the Right DHT Blocker for You

1. Talk to your Doctor.

Looking for the right DHT blocker as a testosterone treatment for female-to-male transgender individuals can seem overwhelming, but with the right approach, it's easier than ever. Talking to your doctor is an important step in finding the best DHT blocker for your testosterone treatment.

This can provide you with vital information about your personal case and the results of using different solutions. You will also be able to hear your doctor's opinion and have conversations that can help you make a decision regarding which testosterone treatment will work best for your body - while they are not absolute experts at this, they are familiar with medical solutions available on the market and applicable in each individual case.

2. Read Reviews.

For male-to-female transgender individuals, finding the right DHT blocker can be a challenge. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a male sex hormone that can cause male-pattern baldness, beard growth, and other unwanted male-related physical characteristics. With the right DHT blocker, these side effects of male hormones can be reduced or eliminated. When searching for the correct product for you, it’s important to read reviews from others who have used the same product and get their feedback on how it worked for them.

3. Consider your Budget.

When choosing a DHT blocker, it is also important to consider your budget. By determining in advance how much you're willing to spend on such a blocker, you'll have a much better idea of what specific products will fit within your financial range and serve as the best option for testosterone therapy. When researching potential blockers, it's essential to take into account both their prices and ingredients while double-checking customer reviews to get an informed sense of the product's quality.

4. Compare Ingredients.

One of the best methods for ensuring you receive the best possible results from any given treatment is to do your research and compare ingredients. Taking the time to read labels closely, researching alternative products, and understanding what each ingredient will help determine which specific DHT blockers are most likely to work for you.

5. Consider Side Effects.

 Finding the right DHT blocker can potentially have major impacts on physical and mental health, along with any medical conditions that could be affected. There are a number of side effects to consider when selecting one, such as mood swings, nausea, fatigue, headaches and more. It's important to reduce the risk of any adverse effects as much as possible by selecting the right DHT blocker tailored to each individual’s body chemistry and lifestyle.

6. Ask for Recommendations.

If you know someone who has used a DHT blocker, ask for their recommendation. Finding the right cross-sex hormone treatment for female-to-male transgenders can be a difficult task to take on, but there are ways to ease the difficulty. One of which is the option of asking for recommendations from trusted sources such as friends and family.

Doing so will give you an insight into what kind of DHT blocker is best suited to your specific needs. It's also good practice to look through online reviews, as this will provide you with an unbiased opinion of different treatments that are out there.

How to use DHT blockers safely and effectively?

Every transgender person's needs are unique, and using DHT blockers safely and effectively can be an important part of the transition process for a female to male transgender individuals. When it comes to taking any kind of medication, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your particular situation.

Some topics that might come up in this conversation include the need for blood tests, possible side effects or contraindications with other medications, as well as any diet or lifestyle changes that may be necessary. In addition to talking to your doctor, making sure you understand all the risks and potential benefits of taking any medication is also a critical step.

How long does it take for DHT blockers to work?

DHT blockers are an important element in male-to-female transgender transitions. These medications help reduce the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that stimulates male characteristics like facial and body hair. The length of time it takes for a DHT blocker to show results can vary greatly depending on the individual and their specific aims. Generally, it could take anywhere from several weeks to several months before noticeable changes start to appear.

Additionally, the dose of medication must be monitored carefully since too much can cause unpleasant side effects, including decreased libido and a decrease in muscle mass. Because of this, it's important to consult a specialist before starting any sort of transition medication in order to ensure proper dosage and sensible expectations about how long it'll take for them to take effect.

Final Thoughts

DHT blockers can be an important part of the transition process for female to male transgender individuals and understanding how these medications work is essential for making informed health decisions. It’s important to talk to your doctor about any potential risks or side effects before taking a DHT blocker and make sure you understand the right dosage and schedule for taking the medication.

Additionally, staying up to date on emerging research can help you make even more informed decisions about your health and transition process. Working closely with your doctor is the best way to ensure that you use DHT blockers safely and effectively for transitioning from female to male. With this information in mind, you can feel confident in taking the steps necessary to achieve the transition goals that make sense for you. Good luck!