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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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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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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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research Drug Safety Evaluation of Exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research Finasteride Drug Safety Alert
Finasteride may cause depression, suicidal thoughts, and sexual side effects.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
research Methodological Quality of Drug Safety Systematic Reviews: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cochrane systematic reviews have better methodological quality than non-Cochrane ones, and improvements are needed for the latter.
research Reporting Quality of Drug Safety Systematic Reviews: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cochrane and non-Cochrane drug safety reviews report well in PRISMA but poorly in PRISMA harms, with non-Cochrane needing improvement.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.
FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.
community U.S Court let Merck hide secrets about Finasteride.
Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.
community Attention Finasteride / Dutasteride and Your liver
Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
community Fertility - are/were you able to impregnate your SO while taking hair loss meds (such as fin/min/RU/keto/etc) ? Please share your stories 🙏
People discussed their experiences with hair loss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.
community 11 months of finasteride use, but side effects are becoming increasingly real
A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.