learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
Search
forResearch
5 / 1000+ results
research Acute Stroke After Scalp Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells for Hair Loss
A man had a stroke after getting a scalp injection for hair loss.
research Immune-Mediated Diseases of the Central Nervous System
The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.
research Melatonin Membrane Receptors in Peripheral Tissues: Distribution and Functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Periaortic Venous Necklace and Renal Right Double Arteries: Case Report
The study found a unique vein pattern around the aorta and two arteries in the right kidney.
research A Success Story of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Treated with Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Bangladesh
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is an effective non-invasive treatment for cerebral AVM, with successful outcomes and minimal side effects.
Community Join
5 / 14 resultscommunity Buzzed my hair again to see where I’m really at, nothing has really changed in the front but I think the mid-scalp anterior mid-scalp vertex and crown diffusing has stopped/reversed completely. gonna grow it out again, I’m about 7.5 months in now.
Hair loss treatments, particularly using finasteride and minoxidil. The user has experienced positive results from taking finasteride with no side effects and suggests listening to the podcast of Spencer Kobren for more information on such treatments.
community A Different Take on Curing MBP
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
community Can we have a thread that summarizes all treatments options in addition to the big 3 which we have some evidence for, their mechanism of action and whether they can be combined with the big 3(other than dermarolling)?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known three, focusing on separating effective treatments from myths. Dutasteride and low-dose oral Minoxidil are mentioned as having clinical evidence for increasing hair counts, but with potential side effects.
community Summaries of Finasteride Studies
Finasteride is effective in promoting hair growth and reversing hair miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia, with improvements seen in various studies over different durations. Some users report initial side effects like ball ache, which often resolve as the body adjusts.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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.