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    Glossary4-azasteroid

    synthetic compound mimicking steroids with a nitrogen atom

    A 4-azasteroid is a type of synthetic compound that mimics the structure of steroids but includes a nitrogen atom at the fourth position in its chemical structure. These compounds are often used in medical treatments to inhibit enzymes like 5-alpha-reductase, which can help manage conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia (hair loss).

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      in Progress Pictures  973 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for over four years with minimal side effects, successfully stopping hair thinning and achieving some regrowth. They shared progress photos, but some commenters requested clearer pictures of the crown to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community Minoxidil&Finasteride 7 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  936 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, which significantly reversed their aging appearance. They applied Minoxidil twice daily, took 1mg Finasteride once daily, micro-needled weekly, maintained a high protein diet with vitamins and biotin, and recommended a balanced lifestyle for best results.

      community 4 Months Minoxidil 5% and 1mg Finasterid

      in Progress Pictures  138 upvotes 1 day ago
      A 20-year-old user shared progress on hair regrowth after using Minoxidil 5% and 1mg Finasteride for four months, noting improvements in hairline thickness, especially at the temples, with no side effects. The user also started using a derma roller recently and plans to update progress every few months.