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    1. Featured Community Post

      Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/scalp DHT included for all doses)

      by Fuzzasteride

      A Dutasteride Simulator predicts serum dutasteride, serum DHT, and scalp DHT levels using models from research papers. It simulates various dosing schedules to determine steady-state effects and visualizes outcomes, including hair growth-related scalp DHT suppression.

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    2. Anyone experienced sleep side effects that improve on fin?

      Finasteride The user has been taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for two months, experiencing improved hair quality but disrupted sleep. They are seeking advice on whether the sleep issues will improve with continued use or if they should stop the medication.
    3. M25 Dutasteride is the best thing that ever happened to me

      Update A 25-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride, experiencing significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after 6 months, taking it three times a week. The user stopped finasteride entirely, citing dutasteride's longer half-life as more effective.
    4. 25 years on Finasteride and it's not working anymore.

      Finasteride/Dutasteride A 47-year-old has been using finasteride for 25 years for hair loss, but it's less effective now. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, stopping anastrozole, and trying minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly TRT.
    5. Day 1 vs 1 month vs 4 months vs 6 months vs 1 year vs 1 year 3 months (My story)

      Progress Pictures A 23-year-old experienced hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil after initial shedding, but noticed hair loss after stopping minoxidil and starting vaping. They resumed oral minoxidil and finasteride, attributing hair loss to nicotine and stopping minoxidil, and are considering additional treatments like dutasteride.
    6. 19M should i start fin?

      General A 19-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning on the top of the head has seen some improvement with ketoconazole but is considering starting finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether to begin this treatment as they approach their 20th birthday.
    7. 15years fin user switching to dut

      Finasteride/Dutasteride A long-term finasteride user is considering switching to dutasteride due to hair loss progression. Users share experiences with switching, noting side effects and varying effectiveness, with some experiencing shedding and others maintaining their hairline.
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    1. The Genetic Basis of Dermatophytosis Skin Infection Susceptibility

      Genetic factors, skin barrier, immune function, and obesity influence risk of fungal skin infections. Image of study
    2. Serum Ferritin and Hair Iron Content in Correlation to Hair Diameter and Density: A Case-Control Study

      Hair iron levels might help increase hair thickness in early hair loss. Image of study
    3. Successful Hair Regrowth in Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia With Combination Therapy

      Early combination therapy can effectively regrow hair in frontal fibrosing alopecia. Image of study
    4. Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil And Topical Minoxidil: Consensus Recommendations For Managing Male And Female Pattern Hair Loss In Hair Transplant Patients Using A Modified Delphi Process

      Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific doses and precautions. Image of study
    5. Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil And Topical Minoxidil: Consensus Recommendations For Managing Male And Female Pattern Hair Loss In Hair Transplant Patients Using A Modified Delphi Process

      Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific doses and precautions. Image of study
    6. Efficacy of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma in Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation: A Prospective Study

      Using PRP in hair transplants improves hair regrowth, healing, and patient satisfaction. Image of study
    7. Traditional Review: Exosomes in Dermatology and Cosmetology

      Exosomes show promise for treating skin conditions and improving cosmetic skin health. Image of study
    8. High-Throughput Screening of Small Molecule Wnt/β-Catenin Activators for Hair and Nail Growth

      Certain compounds can boost hair and nail growth. Image of study
    9. Beyond Hair Preservation: Scalp Cooling as a Biopsychosocial Intervention in Patients Receiving Highly Alopecia-Inducing Chemotherapy

      Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss and improves quality of life during chemotherapy. Image of study
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