This study found that stress-induced signaling from the sympathetic nervous system in mice led to the depletion of stem cells in hair follicles, resulting in premature greying.
This review discusses concerns about persistent side effects of finasteride, such as sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation, urging the medical community to recognize and address these issues.
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June 2024 in “Communications Medicine”
In this study, researchers analyzed spaceflight data from various sources and found that skin issues during spaceflight are linked to DNA damage, mitochondrial dysregulation, and gene alterations, while also highlighting the skin's adaptability post-flight.
This study found that in vitro environments simulating testosterone levels in elderly males, testosterone and its metabolite DHT significantly reduced macrophages' ability to phagocytize MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, suggesting AR manipulation and inhibiting testosterone-DHT conversion might help fight wound infections in the elderly.
This study found that spaceflight may induce skin health risks in astronauts by causing DNA damage and mitochondrial dysregulation, while also identifying gene expression changes that help re-adaptation after returning to Earth.
A person decided to embrace baldness after struggling with hair loss despite trying treatments like Minoxidil. Many users complimented the new look, while some suggested trying finasteride or other methods to maintain hair.
A 19-year-old paused weightlifting due to hair loss concerns, using finasteride to improve hair condition. Others advised continuing gym workouts while using finasteride, as it doesn't harm hair, and emphasized focusing on fitness and confidence.
Finasteride significantly improved the user's hair, with no noticeable side effects except mild initial testicle pain. Minoxidil was used but only showed results after starting Finasteride.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including hormonal imbalances and cognitive issues, leading to a recommendation to stop its use. They plan to follow up with tests to rule out a pituitary tumor and are considering topical treatments as alternatives.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
Castor oil: Can I mix it with minoxidil or finasteride, or will they fight each other?No study has tested castor oil together with minoxidil or finasteride. Oral finasteride works systemically and is not expected to be affected, but a thick oil left on the scalp could change how much minoxidil is absorbed, so the common advice is to keep the two applications hours apart and to ask a doctor or pharmacist first.