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      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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      chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

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      mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT

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      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer

      in Update  284 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.