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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Drug-Induced Telogen Effluvium in a Pediatric Patient Due to Transcription Error
A girl lost her hair due to being given the wrong medication because of a pharmacy's computer error.
research A Case of Telogen Effluvium Associated with Drug-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
A woman's temporary hair loss was caused by high prolactin levels from her medication.
research Telogen Effluvium Following COVID-19 Infection: A Retrospective Study of 113 Cases
Telogen effluvium is common after symptomatic COVID-19, especially in young females, and may be linked to nutritional deficiencies.
research Drug-Induced Hair Disorders
Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity UPDATE: now 5 months on Dut and continuing to regress aggressively
The user is experiencing significant hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for five months. Suggestions include that the hair loss might be a normal shedding phase, with some recommending continuing the treatment for up to 24 months or considering alternatives like RU58841.
community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community 1 Year of Finasteride. 6 Months of Oral Minoxidil. Zero Results
A 25-year-old saw no improvement in hair loss after using finasteride for a year and oral minoxidil for six months. Alternatives like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical treatments were suggested, but results vary.
community One month on oral fin. 20 years old. What the fuck is going on
A 20-year-old experiencing hair shedding after starting oral finasteride is advised to continue treatment and consider adding topical minoxidil. Shedding is normal, and patience is needed for hair regrowth.
community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.