The widespread phenomenon along with research into male pattern baldness has led many to believe that steroids are the culprits behind hair loss in bodybuilders. Yet, how true is this conception?

Assessment of hirsutism can be highly subjective, is influenced by ethnicity and is often impossible to measure owing to cosmetic practices of hair removal. Biochemical measurement of serum ...

Anabolic steroids -- or more precisely ... including the growth of body hair and the deepening of the voice. The hormone's anabolic effect helps the body retain dietary protein, which aids ...

Androgenic hair loss began at age 30 ... Superficial abrasion and purpura are most concentrated over the left lower cheek. Steroid atrophy is a potential untoward effect whenever topical ...

In February 2019, Ms Wade stopped using her steroid creams after she lost weight, had hallucinations and her hair fell out. "I went from being a perfectly healthy 25-year-old woman to being a 29 ...