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genetic composition influencing traits and characteristics

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the set of genes it carries. It determines various traits and characteristics, such as eye color or susceptibility to certain diseases, by influencing how the organism's cells function and develop. For example, in the context of hair, a person's genotype can influence whether they are predisposed to conditions like alopecia.

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community Using 23andme to insight minoxidil response / SULT1A1 activity

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using 23andme to determine if someone might respond well to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and mentions the user's personal experience with micro-needling and minoxidil.

community Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.

community 3 month progress dut

in Progress 316 upvotes 5 years ago

User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

community Why do so many people trash on finasteride?

in Chat 247 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

community Topical Finasteride reduced my DHT more than Oral Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 42 upvotes 2 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including the experiences of topical finasteride and oral dutasteride. It also discusses Pyrilutamide, 0.025% topical concentration, Minoxidil, RU58841, and 1% finasteride gel dosage.