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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Dutasteride 0.5 mg Once Daily in Male Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study
Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
research Evaluation of Bioequivalence of Five 0.1 mg Dutasteride Capsules Compared to One 0.5 mg Dutasteride Capsule: A Randomized Study in Healthy Male Volunteers
Taking five small dutasteride capsules is the same as taking one larger capsule.
research Real-World Experience and Long-Term Evaluation of Tofacitinib in Refractory Alopecia Areata: A Prospective, Open-Label, Single-Center Study in Asian Arab Population
Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
research Combined Effect of Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Acne Scars: A Meta-Analysis
Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
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5 / 423 resultscommunity How much oral minoxidil is satisfactory?
A user taking 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if the dosage is enough for scalp hair regrowth. Another user reassures that hair will regrow stronger after initial shedding.
community GT20029 - Promising phase II results
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.
community 1 year fin 1mg and minox. can see some density reclaimed
User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hair density. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.
community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?
The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.
community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.