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5 / 12 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 With Antidepressants
Some antidepressants can cause rare hair loss, which can significantly affect patients' well-being.

research Pharmacophore Modeling and Three Dimensional Database Searching for Drug Design Using Catalyst: Recent Advances
The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.

research Antidepressants Have Anti-Inflammatory Effects Relevant to Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Antidepressants might help with skin inflammation and improve conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.

research The Cutaneous Serotoninergic/Melatoninergic System: Securing a Place Under the Sun
Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Efficacy of different dutasteride doses vs finasteride
Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
community Topical Finasteride strength discussion
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.
community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before
After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.
community Been now 15 months on treatment Time for hair transplant? (1.25 oral finas + minox twice + oral zinc and vitamin c + caféine + microneedling every 15 days at 0.5 to 1mm)
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.
community Been on dut for 3 years, still receeding
The user has been on dutasteride for three years but is still experiencing hair recession and is considering adding finasteride. Suggestions include trying minoxidil, microneedling, or a hair transplant for further improvement.