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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research The Use of the Plasma Jet and Laser Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: Case Study
The combined laser and plasma jet therapy effectively regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
research Beneficial Effects of Zinc on Reducing Severity of Depression
Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
research The Tendency Towards the Development of Psychosexual Disorders in Androgenetic Alopecia According to the Different Stages of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
research Treatment of Male Rats with Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5alpha-Reductase Enzyme, Induces Long-Lasting Effects on Depressive-Like Behavior, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition
Finasteride treatment in male rats causes long-lasting effects on depression-like behavior, brain cell growth, inflammation, and gut bacteria composition.
research Depressive Disorder and Dermatological Autoimmune Diseases
Depression and skin autoimmune diseases are linked, needing combined care for better treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Soon nearly 2 Years Finasteride+Minoxidil Update
The conversation is about a user sharing a nearly 2-year update on hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil, with occasional use of microneedling. Commenters are impressed with the significant improvement in the user's hair.
community Gyno & testoterone level
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.
community Lost all my hair when I quit meds for 1 year. Still didn’t recover after 3 years
Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hair loss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.
community Told my gf I was considering getting back on finasteride
A user considered restarting finasteride for hair loss despite past side effects, which worried their girlfriend. Others suggested alternatives like topical treatments or lower doses and emphasized prioritizing well-being and relationship stability.
community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.