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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch In Vitro Metabolism of Progesterone by Canine Hair Follicle Cells
Canine hair follicle cells convert progesterone into various metabolites, mainly cortisol.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
research Relative Binding Affinity of Novel Steroids to Androgen Receptors in Hamster Prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-Diene or 4,6-Diene 20-Ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
community 4 months of 1mg of fin a day and 5 months of topical minoxidil
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using 1mg of finasteride daily, 3ml of topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, and castor oil, with no side effects. Results appeared after two months, leading to discussions on treatment effectiveness and commitment.
community 4 months min/dut/needling Norwood 6
The user is using oral Minoxidil, oral Dutasteride, microneedling, and RU58841 for hair loss, noticing slow progress with small hairs appearing. They are inconsistent with microneedling frequency, sometimes doing it weekly or skipping weeks.
community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36
A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.
community 4 month progress using 5% topical minoxidil w/biotin, oral biotin and saw palmetto.
The user experienced hair regrowth over four months using 5% topical minoxidil, oral biotin, and saw palmetto. They also use rosemary and mint conditioner and biotin shampoo.