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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community Balding since 2023, topical fin+keto+min since early 2025

      in General  118 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is stressed about hair loss and is using a HIMS topical treatment containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin, but is concerned about the oily appearance it causes. They are considering switching to Rogaine (minoxidil) due to budget constraints and side effect concerns with oral finasteride.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.
      Balding at 19 and looking for guidance/tips

      community Balding at 19 and looking for guidance/tips

      in General  92 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 19-year-old seeking advice on hair loss treatment is considering options like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are looking for guidance to potentially revive their hair.