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Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite

research Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite

39 citations , April 2007 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring”

This study found that finasteride significantly alters urinary steroid profiles, complicating the detection of steroid abuse in doping-control analysis by potentially causing false-negative results.

research Optical Coherent Tomography for in vivo Determination of Changes in Hair Cross Section and Diameter during Treatment with Glucocorticosteroids – A Simple Method to Screen for Doping Substances?

23 citations , January 2008 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

This study demonstrated that optical coherence tomography effectively detects significant changes in hair structure caused by steroid treatment, suggesting its potential use in doping control and clinical therapy monitoring.

research Doping Control, Mandatory Arbitration, and Process Dangers For Accused Athletes in International Sports

8 citations , January 2009 in “Pepperdine Digital Commons (Pepperdine University)”

This article reviews the legal processes for international athletes facing disciplinary actions and suggests enhanced legal representation and procedural changes to improve their access to justice, but reports no new results.

research 5α‐reductase inhibitors: Evaluation of their potential confounding effect on GC‐C‐IRMS doping analysis

3 citations , July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis”

This study found that chronic administration of finasteride affected the isotopic composition of testosterone and nandrolone metabolites, impacting the drug-testing outcomes in athletic contexts.

research Doing Well by Doing Good: The Benevolent Halo of Corporate Social Responsibility

419 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Consumer Research”

This study found that corporate social responsibility can enhance consumer perceptions of product performance, especially when viewed as motivated by genuine benevolence rather than self-interest.

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community Doing everything I can, even stopped hairloss progression, still unsatisfied.

4 upvotes 1 month ago

A 20-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling to stop hair loss, achieving stabilization but no regrowth. He is considering a hair transplant and is struggling with the mental impact of his hair loss obsession.

community Doing everything still losing hair

19 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

community Doing nuclear stack. Is there anything else I could do?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a comprehensive hair regrowth regimen including Dutasteride, Finasteride, microneedling, RU58841, oral and topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Vitamin D3. Suggestions include dropping Finasteride, increasing Dutasteride, and considering additional treatments like caffeine, melatonin, and laser therapy, while emphasizing the effectiveness of Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

community Doing sulforaphane since 2 weeks got new babyhairs

in Product 10 upvotes 5 years ago

The user noticed new baby hairs after using sulforaphane but is still experiencing shedding. They are seeking a supplement to stop shedding, possibly grape seed extract.

community Minoxidil doing wonders already

in Minoxidil 479 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil and finasteride are effectively improving hair growth, with the user experiencing significant progress in less than two months using topical minoxidil and occasionally finasteride. The user also incorporates wild hair growth oil, tea tree oil, and dermastamping into their routine.

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learn procapil

Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.
What should I avoid after scalp micropigmentation? Avoid sun exposure, swimming, sweating, and hair products after scalp micropigmentation.

learn Hair Transplant

Where do they take hair from for a hair transplant? Transplant hair is usually taken from the back and sides of the scalp, where hair resists pattern loss; clinics say body hair can be used when scalp donor supply is short.
What qualifications should a hair transplant surgeon have? A qualified hair transplant surgeon should be board-certified in hair restoration surgery.

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