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    GlossaryFinasteride (fin)

    medication that inhibits DHT to treat hair loss

    Finasteride is a medication primarily used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate growth. Commonly known by brand names like Propecia for hair loss and Proscar for BPH, finasteride is taken orally and requires a prescription.

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      community fin + min progress: month 1 vs month 6

      in Progress Pictures  337 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil spray once a day for six months. Other users suggested adding microneedling to enhance results and discussed side effects and product recommendations.

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      in Treatments  58 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A user is seeking advice on using a spray containing 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair loss. Another user suggests applying it in the morning to avoid transferring it to pillows and recommends reading a guide for microneedling advice.