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      a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

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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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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

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      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

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      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 3 months ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

      community Do exosomes actually work to regrow hair?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 week ago
      Microneedling with exosomes is being considered for hair regrowth, but concerns exist about their effectiveness and safety, especially since exosomes degrade quickly and lack FDA approval. The user is seeking alternatives for non-responders to minoxidil and dutasteride, as exosomes may not provide additional benefits.

      community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness

      in Progress Pictures  572 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.

      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 9 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.