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5 / 14 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 Sex Differences in Animal Models of Sodium Valproate-Induced Autism in Postnatal BALB/c Mice: Whole-Brain Histoarchitecture and 5-HT2A Receptor Biomarker Evidence
Male mice are more susceptible to autism-like changes from valproic acid than female mice.

research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.

research Effects of Altering Allopregnanolone Levels During Critical Neurodevelopmental Periods on Alcohol Consumption Vulnerability
Early NAS level changes affect alcohol consumption vulnerability.

research Neurosteroids, Neuroactive Steroids, and Symptoms of Affective Disorders
Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.

research Steroid 5α-Reductase as a Novel Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia and Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders
S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 months on fin is there any hope for regrowth?
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest combining these with microneedling, but some recommend a hair transplant due to significant hair loss.
community 5 Months on Minoxidil and Finasteride
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil and Finasteride, specifically Hims chewables. They noted an increase in depression as a side effect.
community 5 months progress on oral finasteride & minoxidil
A 23-year-old shares their 5-month progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial reduced shedding and later thicker hair shedding. Users reassure that multiple sheds are normal and indicate progress.
community 5 months on min and topical fin.
The user has been using a combination spray of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for 5 months, along with microneedling and biotin, and is uncertain about hair regrowth progress. Other users suggest more time is needed for results, with peak results at 2 years, and mention oral dutasteride as an effective treatment.

community 5 Months on Topical Min/Fin – Are These Baby Hairs or Just Thin Hairs?
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5 months and is questioning whether the new hair growth is genuine or just thin existing hairs. Another user suggests that comparison with before pictures is necessary to determine progress.