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5 / 38 resultslearn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Lavender
plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research Spironolactone in Combination Drug Therapy for Unresponsive Hirsutism
Combination drug therapy is effective for hirsutism that doesn't improve with just one medication.
research Acne in Hirsute Women
Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
research Possible Intermediary Role of Ghrelin in Seborrhea
The conclusion suggests that the hormone ghrelin might link acid reflux to oily skin.
research Can We Predict Prostate Size by Scoring Baldness? The Relationship of Androgenic Alopecia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community New Study and Product: Tomorrowlabs HSF
New product Tomorrowlabs HSF targets hair loss through HIF pathway indirectly by removing scalp iron. Minoxidil and Stemoxydine also relate to HIF pathway.
community Taking finasteride turned me bicurious - a cautionary tale.
A user's experience taking finasteride, which resulted in them having an unexpected emotional reaction, and the replies to this post focus on the humorous aspects of cautionary tales about hair loss treatments.
community First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III
First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III for hair loss treatment. Pyrilutamide differs from approved treatments as it competes with DHT to bind hair follicles, potentially reducing side effects.