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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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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
research A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry Assay of the Androgenic Neurosteroid 3α-Androstanediol (5α-Androstane-3α,17β-Diol) in Plasma
Testosterone increases 3α-androstanediol levels, which can be blocked by finasteride.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research The Effect of Drugs on Hair
Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.
research Intracrine Androgen Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Action Revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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community Been on Finasteride for 20 years. Recently started noticing some thinning near my temples. Unsure what to do next
A person has been using 1mg Finasteride for 20 years with no side effects but is now noticing temple thinning and is considering oral Minoxidil, despite concerns about heart health and body hair growth. They are consulting a doctor about possibly taking 1.25 to 2.5 mg of oral Minoxidil.
community Testosterone and DHT levels through the roof yet has better hair than the majority of guys who are “healthy” genetics are everything
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that genetics play a significant role in determining hair loss, and specific treatments like finasteride may not be effective against certain compounds like masteron and trenbolone.
community risks with finasteride and dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.
community 18M 8 months progress 40mg daily dut stack
An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment with 40mg daily dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and topical bicalutamide. Despite health risk concerns, especially liver issues, they report hair regrowth progress and intend to continue the regimen.
community Genetic variations associated with response to Dutasteride. Why is it never mentioned?
Genetic variations influence how people respond to dutasteride for hair loss, with some benefiting more from finasteride. Dutasteride is effective for most, but genetic differences may cause it to be less effective for some.