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      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

      learn Saw Palmetto

      a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

      learn Alfatradiol

      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      EU Legal and Regulatory Update

      research EU Legal and Regulatory Update

      November 2008 in “Journal of Generic Medicines”
      The document updates on EU legal changes, including pharmaceutical patents, class actions in Italy, and various drug-related rulings.
      Finasteride

      research Finasteride

      1 citations , July 2016 in “Reactions Weekly”
      Finasteride can cause itching, burning, and other side effects that may not go away after treatment.
      Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk

      research Male Alopecia, Finasteride, and Cancer Risk

      February 2012 in “Community oncology”
      Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
      A Cornerstone of Hematological Science

      research A Cornerstone of Hematological Science

      February 2012 in “Community oncology”
      The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.

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      community Around 7 months progress on fin and minox

      in Progress Pictures  565 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a 23-year-old male's seven-month progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil, which he added after 4/5 months. The responses are positive, praising his noticeable improvement and encouraging him to continue the treatment.

      community 7 months update - 1 mg fin, topical min

      in Progress Pictures  736 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 7-month progress using 1 mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, with no side effects from the finasteride, achieving baby hairs on the hairline and other positive results. Other users have discussed different treatments such as microneedling and supplements, providing advice and encouragement to the poster.

      community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.