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5 / 11 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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research Androgens and Antiandrogens: Impact on Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Increases Suicide-Related Aggressive Behaviors and Blocks Clozapine-Induced Beneficial Effects in an Animal Model of Schizophrenia
Finasteride raises suicide-linked aggression and stops clozapine's positive effects in schizophrenia animals.
research Persistent Virilization and Vasomotor Symptoms in a Transman 5 Years Post Testosterone Withdrawal
A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
research Minoxidil Prevents MDMA-Induced Serotonin Depletions: Role of Mitochondrial ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Akt, and ERK
Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 Months In – Lighting or Grease? Hard to Tell, but looks like progress?
community 5 months with Fin and Minoxidil combo
A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with vitamin D supplements. They advise against stopping minoxidil to prevent hair loss recurrence.
community 5% min + 1mg fin + dermaroller - 2,5 months
The user is using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and a 1.5mm dermaroller 1-2 times a week for hair growth, noting improved growth speed and density. They avoid applying minoxidil immediately after dermarolling due to skin irritation.
community 5 months into Topical Minoxidil, seem to be a non-responder, dermatologist refuses to prescribe oral?
The user is frustrated with their dermatologist's refusal to prescribe oral Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, despite starting Finasteride recently. They consider discussing oral Minoxidil with their primary care doctor and exploring telehealth options.
community 5 Months Dutasteride 0.5mg 1x Daily Results
A user shared their positive results after 5 months of taking Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily, with no side effects, and recently started taking 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil. They reported thicker hair and no issues like brain fog.