research The Risk of Dementia with the Use of 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Using 5 alpha reductase inhibitors may increase dementia risk in the first two years.
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5 / 434 resultsresearch Trichotillomania as a Manifestation of Dementia
Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
research Association of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors With Dementia, Depression, and Suicide
5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.
research Frontotemporal Dementia with Parkinsonism Presenting as Posterior Cortical Atrophy
A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
research Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Patients with Vascular Dementia: Possible Response to Finasteride
Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
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5 / 31 resultscommunity Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
community Was she on Fin & Min? Crazy genetics I guess
The conversation is about a 60-year-old woman with no grey hair and good hair condition, leading to jokes about her using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite being dead for 3500 years. Some commenters speculate on genetics and the absence of hair loss conditions.
community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?
CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.