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I have a slight update... When my nipples are hard (which is so frequent nowadays) the pain in my nipples diminishes slightly! Other than that, it has been two months and two weeks since I started an anti-androgen and estradiol, and I am starting to notice small hairs sprouting which almost appear as ‘little scalp hairs’. It’s weird to explain, but prior to starting medications I could see my scalps colour in between the hairs at mirror distance. Now, my scalp is starting to become more ‘grey’ in appearance from mirror distance since these dark ‘little scalp hairs’ are appearing. In terms with my hairline, there is definitely regrowth there; it’s easier to identify those since there aren’t other hairs in the way.
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YAAAY!
 
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So I have been on letrozole for one week now and it is working incredibly well. It has really shrunk my gyno down in size. My nipples are no longer puffy. Since I stopped taking estrogel in late April my gyno is half the size it is so much better now. I'll post pics again in a week or two so you guys can see the progress. I think after a month on letrozole it will barely be noticable at all.
 
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nWo Wolfpac said:
So I have been on letrozole for one week now and it is working incredibly well. It has really shrunk my gyno down in size. My nipples are no longer puffy. Since I stopped taking estrogel in late April my gyno is half the size it is so much better now. I'll post pics again in a week or two so you guys can see the progress. I think after a month on letrozole it will barely be noticable at all.
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How is your hair doing? Also, did your scalp itch on CPA + Estradiol?
 
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I am panicking! I am not sure why my scalp itches for months... It's not severe, it's generally just an itch or two during the day which lasts for a few seconds. However, could this mean non of this is working?
 
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I am panicking! I am not sure why my scalp itches for months... It's not severe, it's generally just an itch or two during the day which lasts for a few seconds. However, could this mean non of this is working?
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Itch is always bad sign ... but it can also mean your body is adjusting to your new hormones profil.
 
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Ikarus said:
Could it be due to dry scalp? This has been happening ever since I went on accutane
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Yes it may be due to dry scalp. Do you use ketokonazole? I tend to get really itchy after using that. I added "define healthy scalp & hair shampoo" and "aussie miracle moist conditioner" every day (shampoo first, shower off and then let conditioner work in 3-5 minutes). It seems to work.

EDIT: Yes, accutane may cause it. I was on accutane 6 years ago and it dried my whole body out like a desert. Drink alot of water to keep you hydrated, urine should be pale yellow to transparent. I would also try a good conditioner like I said above.
 
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Ikarus said:
Could it be due to dry scalp? This has been happening ever since I went on accutane
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I don't think it related to dry scalp. I could be wrong. But maybe if you're using that could dry your scalp it's best to drop it for a while.
 
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itchymadscalp said:
I don't think it related to dry scalp. I could be wrong. But maybe if you're using that could dry your scalp it's best to drop it for a while.
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I don't use Accutane anymore (Accutane stops your oil production completely which makes your scalp/skin severely dry. It gave me eczema all over my neck, as an example). I am just worried that it could be something else... What if I have hyperandrogenicity...?

I don't even know what's happening. I have painful nipples, no libido/sexual desire whatsoever, less body hair, facial feminisation, a 50% reduction in facial hair and I even have new hair growing on my scalp. But this itching just makes me feel like something might go wrong.
 
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LastHope123 said:
Yes it may be due to dry scalp. Do you use ketokonazole? I tend to get really itchy after using that. I added "define healthy scalp & hair shampoo" and "aussie miracle moist conditioner" every day (shampoo first, shower off and then let conditioner work in 3-5 minutes). It seems to work.

EDIT: Yes, accutane may cause it. I was on accutane 6 years ago and it dried my whole body out like a desert. Drink alot of water to keep you hydrated, urine should be pale yellow to transparent. I would also try a good conditioner like I said above.
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I hope it is just a dry scalp... I currently use a shampoo by Briogeo, which I enjoy for the condition of my hair. I might try Nizoral, but the scent of it makes me nauseous!

Accutane made my skin dry just after one month of use (I had to stop using it after a month of use). And, my oil production never came back... I'm not sure why that is, even my lips are skin desert dry. Do you experience itching on dutasteride?
 
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Ikarus said:
I don't use Accutane anymore (Accutane stops your oil production completely which makes your scalp/skin severely dry. It gave me eczema all over my neck, as an example). I am just worried that it could be something else... What if I have hyperandrogenicity...?

I don't even know what's happening. I have painful nipples, no libido/sexual desire whatsoever, less body hair, facial feminisation, a 50% reduction in facial hair and I even have new hair growing on my scalp. But this itching just makes me feel like something might go wrong.
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I'm almost sure it's not hyperandrogenicty. it's pretty rare. And as you said you have facial feminisation, that's the good side, that's exclude R-Hyperan...
You shouldn't worry too much and just be patient.
 
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Ikarus said:
I hope it is just a dry scalp... I currently use a shampoo by Briogeo, which I enjoy for the condition of my hair. I might try Nizoral, but the scent of it makes me nauseous!

Accutane made my skin dry just after one month of use (I had to stop using it after a month of use). And, my oil production never came back... I'm not sure why that is, even my lips are skin desert dry. Do you experience itching on dutasteride?
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Don't worry, i have scalp itch too but it's from minoxidil foam, if you have a dry scalp or dandruff that can also make your scalp itch alot, don't worry about hyprerandrogenicity it's rare.
 
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Itsnoahkennedy said:
Don't worry, i have scalp itch too but it's from minoxidil foam, if you have a dry scalp or dandruff that can also make your scalp itch alot, don't worry about hyprerandrogenicity it's rare.
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I think it could actually be due to a dry scalp... I noticed flakes come out of my hair :confused: What can I do to fix this?
 
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Ikarus said:
I think it could actually be due to a dry scalp... I noticed flakes come out of my hair :confused: What can I do to fix this?
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Nizoral 2% works against dandruff, use it once or twice a week. Use hair conditioner after every time you use Nizoral, if not you might risk having a dry fried looking hair. And maybe add a dry scalp shampoo with zinc a few times a week (I use it every day now).
 
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