Peeps who arent able to get gains even after using fda approved meds
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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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    Some people don't see results with FDA-approved hair loss treatments like finasteride or minoxidil due to underlying issues. The video suggests addressing these issues, especially if there are atypical symptoms or other health conditions.
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      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

       213 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

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      Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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      Beard Alopecia: An Updated and Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Presentation and Treatment

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      1 citations , July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”
      This review provides a detailed overview of the causes, prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of beard alopecia, highlighting conditions such as alopecia areata, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and tinea barbae, and aims to serve as a resource for clinicians handling such cases.
      New Lifestyle Drugs and Somatoform Disorders in Dermatology

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      14 citations , December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This paper discusses the use of lifestyle drugs by individuals without medical conditions to enhance appearance, highlighting that such usage may worsen emotional disorders and suggests these should be treated with psychotherapy or psychopharmacotherapy.