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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Compounded Testosterone Troches to Optimize Health and the Testosterone Controversy
Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
research Androgen Treatment of Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral Minoxidil Secret Very important
Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like shortness of breath and constipation, which may be reduced by taking it in the morning. Some users experience no side effects, while others switch to topical treatments or adjust their dosage and timing to manage symptoms.
community So...why does switching from fin to dut ruin people's hair?
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause hair shedding, with mixed results; some see improvement, others see worsening. Using both treatments together initially may help reduce shedding.
community [HELP!] TOPICAL FINASTERIDE BLOOD TEST DONE! [0.025% vs 0.015%]
User experienced good results with topical finasteride, noting reduced DHT and increased testosterone. They plan to revert to a lower dosage after observing slight libido reduction.
community According to one study, topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for both men women.
Topical spironolactone is more effective than topical finasteride for treating hair loss in both men and women. Oral spironolactone can affect testosterone, but the topical form doesn't impact the endocrine system.
community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.