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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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Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes, including darkening of certain areas, nail changes, vascular changes, and breast changes like stretch marks.
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The number of advanced breast cancer cases in women under 40 has increased, but the overall numbers are still low.
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Spironolactone reduces hair growth in women with unexplained excessive hairiness.
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research Physiologic skin changes in pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
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research Hirsutism, postpartum telogen effluvium, and male pattern alopecia
Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
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5 / 218 resultscommunity Alfatradiol Experience (2 months)
User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.
community Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
community Can aromatase inhibitors make dutasteride/finasteride useless?
The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.
community Finasteride influence on other hormones
Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.
community Panax Ginseng is effective against hair loss
Panax Ginseng is suggested as effective against hair loss, with a recommended dose of 400-500mg/day. Users discuss its efficacy and side effects, with some noting no changes and others mentioning insomnia and other side effects.