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GlossaryMammary Glands

specialized organs in mammals that produce and secrete milk

Mammary glands, also known as breast glands or milk glands, are specialized organs in mammals responsible for producing and secreting milk to nourish newborns. These glands are composed of lobules, which contain milk-producing alveoli, and ducts that transport the milk to the nipple. In humans, mammary glands undergo significant changes during puberty, pregnancy, and lactation, influenced by hormonal signals such as estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin.

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community Finasteride caused HPS for me. A cautionary tale

in Satire 204 upvotes 1 year ago

User warns about finasteride causing Huge Penis Syndrome (HPS) with 2cm/year growth. Others joke about the side effect and share their experiences.

community How to keep taking finasteride after getting gynecomastia as a side effect (Full guide and 4 year search complete).

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced gynecomastia from finasteride and found a solution using liposomal topical finasteride. This method minimizes side effects and is effective for hair loss treatment.

community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 247 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

community My 10 years hairloss prevention/reversal journey. FIN, DUT, MIN, Microneedling, Keto Shampoo (19-29yo)

in Progress Pictures 136 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, BreadButterCoffee, did not have success with dutasteride for hair loss and found better results with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They recommend trying microneedling for those who have been on medication for years with minimal improvement.

community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss

in Progress Pictures 65 upvotes 3 years ago

A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.

community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

in Treatment 92 upvotes 3 years ago

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.