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    GlossaryAndrogenic Side Effects

    involve physical changes due to male hormones like testosterone

    Androgenic side effects refer to the physical changes and symptoms that occur due to the influence of androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone. These effects can include increased body hair, acne, deepening of the voice, and in some cases, hair loss (androgenic alopecia). These side effects are often seen with the use of anabolic steroids or other medications that affect hormone levels.

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      community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community For all those worried about a minoxidil break

      in Minoxidil  342 upvotes 8 months ago
      Stopping minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, but resuming it along with finasteride can help regain lost hair over time. Consistency is key for maintaining hair health and regrowth.

      community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

      in Progress Pictures  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  409 upvotes 1 month ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.