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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 Differential Distribution of the Epigenetic Marker 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine in Hair Follicle Stem Cells During Bulge Activation
The marker 5-hmC changes in hair follicle stem cells when they start to grow.
research DNA Methylation as an Epigenetic Memory Keeper During Skin Development and Regeneration
DNA methylation is essential for skin and hair follicle development, and could be a target for treating skin diseases.
research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells
Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
research Epigenetic Control of Adult Stem Cell Function
Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
research Hypothalamic DNA Methylation in Rats with Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Effects of Low-Frequency Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
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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.