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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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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: More Than a Coincidence
The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia – Medical Management
The document talks about effective treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, 5 alfa-reductase inhibitors, low light laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review Article
Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Epidemiology and Treatment
New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
research New Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage
A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.
community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.
community I interviewed Kintor: GT20029 Clinical Trial Pictures. As well as KX826.
GT20029 and KX826 are promising hair loss treatments, with GT20029 increasing hair count and KX826 showing significant results. KX826 may be a good alternative for those who can't use finasteride or dutasteride, though results vary.
community (27M) Seems like first PRP session just worsen my hair...
A user experienced worsened hair condition after a PRP session and is considering stopping further sessions. They are using a Dermapen, electric massage, iron, saw palmetto, and plan to start minoxidil, but have had side effects with finasteride and are advised to consider dutasteride under medical supervision.