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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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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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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Efficacy and safety of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A meta-analysis
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
research 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: New evidences on benefits and harms beyond benign prostatic hyperplasia
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research The Effect of 5 -Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4,5 months results: Fin, Minoxidil, microneedling. Details in comment
User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.
community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibition
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.
community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)
Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.
community Is 8% ru58841 significantly stronger than 5%
A user increased their RU58841 treatment from 5% to 8% to combat hair loss and is questioning the effectiveness of the higher dosage. Another user shared their extensive hair loss treatment regimen, suggesting that while 8% RU58841 might not significantly change results, it's worth trying as individual responses vary.
community Month 2.5 redo. Topical fin/min microneedling once a week.
A user who initially had positive results with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, but experienced side effects like fog and depression. After stopping and losing progress, they restarted with topical treatments and microneedling, reporting good results and no side effects.