u/sorogoron

I understand that balding is not necessarily a fun thing, for neither trans men nor cis men. However, the absolute doom and gloom that is spread about it especially within the trans community is horrible. I wish we could bring some of the r/bald positivity in our spaces, where it is at least neutrally accepted to be a common change that testosterone can bring.

I can't help but feel it is often connected to some trans men having been brought up with extreme pressures to be attractive women, thus causing balding to be a very intimidating and harrowing aspect. When it is brought up in spaces, it is never in a neutral or positive light and often people are urged to start medications (min/fin) or even alter or quit T! Of course, this is people their right, but I would love to start seeing some posts where balding or bald trans men get their love too.

This is my ode to the balding men!

Edit: Since some people latched on to the first sentence of my second paragraph, I dont necessarily think its the key point. But I've definitely heard people mention it in previous discussions and think it can be one of the many reasons it can differently impact trans men versus cis men experiencing MPB

And what were some signs that it was slowly going away?

I'm currently exactly 3 weeks post-op and developed a sudden painful hematoma 8 days ago. My surgeon tried draining some of it, not much came out, but she said it was relatively small and my body would take care of the rest and just to keep compression on it. After this it wasnt painful anymore but I still want it gone sooner rather than later.

I've been keeping compression on it as much as possible (though I keep being paranoid it isnt enough), lightly massaging it with hot water under the shower, and ordered bromelain tablets to help it leave faster. Does anyone have other tips which helped their hematoma go down?

I also have arnica gel, but havent used it yet bc I'm scared the increased bloodflow might make it worse

I'm currently exactly 3 weeks post-op (DI), and developed a sudden painful hematoma 8 days ago. My surgeon tried draining some of it, not much came out, but she said it was relatively small and my body would take care of the rest and just to keep compression on it. After this it wasnt painful anymore but I still want it gone sooner rather than later.

I've been keeping compression on it as much as possible (though I keep being paranoid it isnt enough), lightly massaging it with hot water under the shower, and ordered bromelain tablets to help it leave faster. Does anyone have other tips which helped their hematoma go down?

I also have arnica gel, but havent used it yet bc I'm scared the increased bloodflow might make it worse

I took 40mg Isotret at 54kg for 6 months, and it triggered by hair to be extremely brittle and caused TE. I have a lot of "fluff" which I cannot distinguish well if it is regrowth or breakage. I only got off three weeks ago and am wondering if I'll ever manage to obtain healthy hair again. Am taking VitD, B12 and iron supplements.

Wet to better show the thinness and difference in hair length of strands

dry

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I just had top surgery a week ago, and my surgeons advice is wearing it for 4 weeks after surgery. Ive noticed online that a lot of advice differs, ranging from a couple of days to 2 months of post-op binder wearing. I know the purpose of it is to prevent hematomas and general swelling and restrict movement of the incision at first, but how come its so different per surgeon? Does it depend on the specific surgical technique or just personal experience or preference of the surgeon?

The LRP Lipikar Syndet is my absolute HG cleanser, even on accutane it serves me well and I have gone through a couple of 400ml bottles now. However, I want to try and avoid L'Oreal owned brands a bit, and was wondering if there are any very similar cleansers out there? I had already been eyeing the Uriage Xemose Syndet. Anyone who has made a similar change and knows a good rec? I'd love for a similar consistency and cleansing power.

Hey mensen! Ik mag officieel mijn mastectomie op 17 juni hebben!! Super exciting, ook erg kortdag. Ik vroeg mij af of iemand toevallig zo een post-op binder heeft liggen, die iemand zou passen die een XS in spectrum binders draagt?

Hey! Ik ben vanochtend gebeld dat mijn mastectomie met 2 maanden vervroegd kan worden en dus al over 2 weken is! Toen ik mijn intake had, vertelde van Loenen dat het liefst ze hebben dat ik mijn TGel een paar dagen van te voren stop. Echter zit ik inmiddels aan Nebido. Ik wilde het direct aan hun vragen, maar ze zijn inmiddels dicht. Ik ga sowieso maandag bellen en dubbelchecken, maar weet iemand toevallig al hoe dit zit met Nebido? aangezien dit langdurige testo is en dus lastig om zo even stop te zetten voor een operatie. Zeker op deze korte tijdsduur.