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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Relationship Between Neonatal Allopregnanolone and Neonatal Stress: Effects on Adolescent and Adult Behavior
Neonatal allopregnanolone and stress affect behavior differently in adolescence and adulthood.
research Anti-Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of 5alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride in Experimental Animals
Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
research Alterations of Gut Microbiota Composition in Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Post-finasteride patients show changes in gut bacteria, possibly causing various symptoms.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Erectile Dysfunction: Case Report and Literature Review
Post-finasteride syndrome can cause sexual and systemic side effects, and patients should be informed about these risks.
research Sexual Problems of Men With Androgenic Alopecia Treated With 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity losing this much hair everyday 6mo dutasteride (excluding shower)!
User experiencing hair loss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
community 7 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day
User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.
community Diffuse thinning is the worst man
The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.
community 8 months on minoxidil and 4.5 months on finasteride
Franquito1624: Topical minoxidil and finasteride orally
This user, Franquito1624, reported 8 months of using Minoxidil topically and 4.5 months of using Finasteride orally with good results. Other users commented on their success and asked questions about the treatments used.
community Minoxidil is connecting the hair on the inner part of my arms
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil for nine months and just noticed hair growing on the inner part of their arms. Responses to this post suggest that they should continue using it, with an increase in frequency from 5% twice a day, as well as trying finasteride if needed.