Why do people feel the need to comment on my hair when they know there's nothing I can do about it?
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    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 3 weeks
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) daily 3 weeks
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    A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
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      Managing Patterned Hair Loss – A Hair Raising Task!

      research Managing patterned hair loss – a hair raising task!

      October 2021 in “Cosmoderma”
      This review summarizes existing knowledge on diffuse and patterned alopecia, emphasizing recent advancements in treatment beyond FDA-approved options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
      Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options

      research Hair Loss in Women

      81 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
      Male Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Male androgenetic alopecia

      100 citations , April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”
      This article reviews existing treatments for male-pattern hair loss, noting that while they can slow progression, they generally achieve only partial hair regrowth.
      Medical Treatment of Alopecia

      research Medical Treatment of Alopecia

      October 2018 in “InTech eBooks”
      This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.