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5 / 7 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Azelaic Acid
acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dihydrotestosterone And The Prostate: The Scientific Rationale For 5α-Reductase Inhibitors In The Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
research 5-Alpha-Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism and Its Relationship with Middle-Phalangeal Hair and Serum Concentrations in Healthy Men
Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.
research Sexual Side Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Finasteride and Dutasteride: A Comprehensive Review
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
research Topical Cyclosporin A in Alopecia Totalis: Failure of Therapeutic Effect Due to Lack of Penetration
Topical cyclosporin A doesn't work for alopecia totalis because it doesn't penetrate the skin well.

research Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride, a drug that changes testosterone to a different hormone, was studied and its effects over time were modeled successfully.
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5 / 886 resultscommunity 5 Month Update with Progress Pics
A user shared their 5-month hair transplant progress, having undergone a procedure with 4100 grafts at MedBlue in Istanbul for $3,600. They started taking oral minoxidil and finasteride daily after the transplant and use topical minoxidil with microneedling every two weeks, reporting positive results and no unwanted hair growth.
community 5 months on dermaroller 0.5 mm + min5%, 3 months on fin. M21
A 21-year-old has been using a 0.5 mm dermaroller weekly with 5% Minoxidil for five months and Finasteride for three months to address hair loss. The conversation includes questions about the frequency of dermarolling.
community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update
The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.
community 5 years of fin/min…time to get on dut? Or is HT only option?
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 5 years to prevent hair loss and is considering adding dutasteride for regrowth or opting for a hair transplant. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better results.
community 5 months progress on only daily finasteride 1.25mg
OP has been using daily oral finasteride 1.25mg for 5 months with noticeable progress and no side effects. They chose this dosage by cutting 5mg pills into quarters due to cost.