research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage: An Experimental Animal Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.
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Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.
research Does Treatment with Dutasteride or Finasteride Have Impact on Renal Morphology? Experimental Study
Dutasteride and finasteride cause kidney damage, with dutasteride being more harmful.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.
community 10.5 months. Oral propecia, topical minoxidil (once daily) derma roller. And for the last two (2) months, I've been doing the bald showers after leg workouts... Biotin and Omega 3 age 35. Loses a lot of hair a day, over 150
A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.
community 5 years Dutasteride and Derma Pen only (19-24 y/o)
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.
community 3 months 5g Min only before/after, 26 y/o
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.
community I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.