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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 A Bibliometric Analysis of Alternative Drug Therapy Options in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Trichotest results in… min not on my list! Just Fin/Dut, Zinc… and the insanely expensive latanoprost & prostaquinon.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community Dut 0.5 (4 months) Min (2.5 months) and dermarolling 1.5 mm (1 week)
The user started a hair loss treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, experiencing some regrowth and satisfaction with progress. They also use nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil, and have not experienced significant side effects.
community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community 4.5 months/ Fin+Niz+Keto+Vitamins+Derm+Cold Water only washes
User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.