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    GlossaryAntiandrogenic

    substances inhibit male sex hormones like testosterone

    Antiandrogenic refers to substances or treatments that inhibit the effects of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. These substances can be used to treat conditions like androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and prostate cancer by blocking the action of these hormones, thereby reducing their influence on hair follicles and other tissues.

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      community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

      in Ketoconazole  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

      community The homeless crackhead protocol

      in Satire  4331 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

      community 4 months progress - fin/min/keto/biotin

      in Minoxidil  898 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using a 4-in-1 topical treatment from Hims, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin, over four months. The user reported increased body and beard hair, skin changes, and no negative sexual side effects, while others noted the rapid and impressive results as atypical.