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research A History of Drug Advertising: The Evolving Roles of Consumers and Consumer Protection

108 citations , November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly”

This article reviews the history and impacts of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the U.S. and reports no new research findings; it discusses implications for health policy debates.

research Online Traffic Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer Websites for Hair Loss Treatment and Characterization of Finasteride Patients on a Platform in Germany: A Potential Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study found that the increasing visits to online prescription platforms for MQ-based finasteride treatment in androgenetic alopecia suggest a significant shift in medical care towards digital health services.

research The Rise of Medical Questionnaires in Telemedicine. Will they Initiate a Paradigm Shift in Medicine?

March 2023 in “Trends in Telemedicine & E-health”

Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.

research Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical services in dermatology: Ethical implications

5 citations , February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This commentary discusses ethical concerns with direct-to-consumer teledermatology services, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and issues with care quality.

research Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system

January 2026 in “Internal Medicine Journal”

This study emphasizes the need for a formal evaluation of direct-to-consumer telemedicine services in Australia to ensure safety, privacy, and ethical standards while maintaining high-quality healthcare.

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community Huge gains after catching hair loss it early

in Progress Pictures 956 upvotes 1 year ago

The user achieved significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5mg for a year and oral minoxidil 2.5mg for eight months, despite initial shedding. They reported no side effects and preferred oral treatments over topicals.

community Hair Growth Caps and Helmets Research

32 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair growth caps and helmets using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) show potential for treating androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed. Users often combine these devices with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

community How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

413 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community Before and after: 1 year of Min, 8 months of Fin

355 upvotes 4 months ago

Improved hair density and texture after using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for a year. The user is satisfied with the results, noting no significant side effects except reduced seminal volume.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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