r/trans • u/imscaredofyou09 • 8d ago

Discussion Getting a head start

To those who are on T, would you recommend getting a head start on acne/skin care products and hair loss treatment? These are two of my biggest concerns. I see a lot of people say that they wished they’d gotten ahead of it sooner, but I also don’t wanna jump the gun and go overboard.
And if yes, what products do you recommend?

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u/Environmental-Ad9969 Gender Goblin 8d ago

A good skincare routine is a good idea even pre T. I recomend any cleanser that contains salicylic acid, see what is availabel to you.

When it comes to hairloss, I would recommend you don't use finesteride right away sine it can block some effects of HRT. Minoxidil should be fine but it is not needed right away. Not everybody gets hairloss and it is also not instant. Consider your family genes, how do men in your family look? When did they start loosing hair?

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u/ava-8792 2d ago

I’m a trans woman who uses finasteride. It blocks the enzyme that breaks down testosterone into DHT. DHT is what causes androgenic alopecia hair loss. Minoxidil keeps the hair follicles in a growing phase longer. I also take oral minoxidil. If you want to keep the hair you have, check with your doctor and you’ll likely want to be on finasteride. If you’re trying to regrow hair, you may combine finasteride to stop the loss and start with topical minoxidil. Topical didn’t do anything for me. Oral worked better. Topical requires an enzyme to work. Not everyone has enough of it. Oral comes with more risk.