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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

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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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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      community How long have you tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

      community Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?

      in Research/Science  186 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.

      community 22M results after 1 year of fin 1.25mg/day

      in Progress Pictures  794 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 6 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.