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5 / 9 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 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 (.015% fin topical, 5% min, Microneedle .75mm) - How's the Progress?
User is using a homemade topical treatment with .015% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling at .75mm depth. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo, various oils, and are considering increasing finasteride concentration due to mixed 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.
community 5 month regrowth (5 months fin, 3 month oral min)
A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.
community 5 months update: 5mg dut, 5mg biotin, trop min 5% 2x day, dermaroll 1-2x week
OP is using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and dermarolling 1-2 times a week for hair loss. OP reports no side effects and is happy with the progress after 5 months.
community 5 Months Oral Fin Min Biotin Daily
OP uses 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin daily, along with a biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto shampoo. OP noticed results after 5 months, with occasional heart palpitations from minoxidil.