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5 / 14 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair Loss and 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Enemas
5-aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause hair loss.
research Hair Loss with 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Enemas
5-Aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause immediate hair root damage and hair loss.
research Methotrexate for Induction of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Methotrexate for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Nutritional Therapy Versus 6-Mercaptopurine as Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Crohn's Disease
Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5+ years on meds, still losing
The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.
community 5 Months on topical Fin/Min progress: grows hair and boobs
The user experienced significant hair growth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but noticed nipple changes, suggesting early gynecomastia. They plan to stop the treatment and consider blood work to check hormonal balance.
community 5 years apart on 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily
Significant hair improvement was achieved using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects. The user increased the minoxidil dosage to 7.5mg after noticing minor thinning and plans to continue the routine.
community 5 months progress 5 mg oral min + dut after a year of finasteride with no effect.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride, following a year of ineffective finasteride use. They noticed progress after an initial shedding phase and hope for further improvement, with expectations of near-max regrowth around 18 months.
community 5 months on dut/fin/min progress
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, despite initial side effects like erectile dysfunction, which resolved after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user reports full recovery of hair density and improved skin condition, though the right temple remains slightly recessed.