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community Are there any alternatives to finasteride?

6 upvotes 1 day ago

The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and is seeking alternatives to reduce hair loss. Suggestions include continuing minoxidil, using saw palmetto, alfatradiol, clascoterone, KX-826, microneedling, and keto shampoo, but safety during conception is uncertain.

community Are Dutasteride tablets as effective as soft gel capsules? Conflicting opinions from YouTubers (Rob English vs. Haircafe)

16 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Dutasteride tablets are considered by some to be as effective as soft gel capsules, with opinions differing on their bioavailability and absorption. Some users report positive results using tablets, while others suggest soft gels or combining with other treatments like minoxidil for better outcomes.

community Are These Babyhairs? (M30, 8.5 Months Fin, 4 Months Min)

8 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, noticing new baby hairs after a shedding phase. Users advise wearing sunscreen or a hat to protect the scalp from sun damage.

community Are You Hopeful About VDPHL01?

17 upvotes 1 month ago

VDPHL01 is seen as a promising hair loss treatment, especially for those who can't use minoxidil due to side effects like chest pain and dizziness. Users discuss the potential benefits of combining VDPHL01 with hair transplants and express hope for fewer side effects compared to existing treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

community Are Finasteride and Dutasteride less likely to cause side-effects if you're on TRT?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 1 month ago

Dutasteride may cause fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing increased libido. The effects of these treatments can vary, especially when combined with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

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research A Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma: History, Biology, Mechanism of Action, and Classification

348 citations , July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for various applications such as tissue regeneration and wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results and calls for clearer guidance on suitable treatments.

A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride

research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride

137 citations , March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews”

This review explores finasteride's effects on neuroactive steroid levels and their potential influence on disorders like depression and alcohol withdrawal but reports no new clinical findings.

A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

120 citations , June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology”

This study reported a 6.3% prevalence of PCOS among women in a Sri Lankan community, with most cases presenting as oligo/amenorrhea and polycystic ovaries.

Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

research Are the cutaneous manifestations during or due to SARS-CoV-2 infection/COVID-19 frequent or not? Revision of possible pathophysiologic mechanisms

82 citations , June 2020 in “Inflammation Research”

This review discusses the complex pathophysiological and clinical aspects of COVID-19, including dermatological findings and their association with SARS-CoV-2 infection but reports no new clinical results.

research A clinical overview of hair removal using lasers and light sources

73 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article reviews patient selection and treatment protocols for various light-based hair removal systems but presents no new clinical results.

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learn Finasteride

Are there really risks with topical finasteride? Reports on topical finasteride describe scalp irritation and dermatitis as the effects specific to it, and blood levels lower than the oral drug; whether systemic side effects are genuinely rarer has not been measured in a trial powered to answer it. Both forms are prescription-only and contraindicated around pregnancy.

learn Redensyl

Are there shampoos with Redensyl that work the same as lotions? Shampoos with Redensyl are less effective than lotions for hair loss treatment.

learn vitamin A

Are you unknowingly overdoing vitamin A? It could be speeding up hair loss linked to hormones like DHT. Sustained vitamin A intake above the tolerable upper limit (3,000 mcg/day of retinol for adults) is linked in case reports to diffuse hair shedding; the claim that it amplifies DHT-driven hair loss has no published human evidence behind it.

learn Aloe vera

Are random bald spots stressing you out? Aloe vera gel might be your scalp’s natural first aid. Aloe vera gel may help soothe and support scalp health for random bald spots.

learn Bimatoprost

Are there risks in using bimatoprost on your hairline? Using bimatoprost on your hairline carries potential risks due to limited research and FDA disapproval.

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Tofacitinib

a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

learn Baricitinib

JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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