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research Physiological Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature
Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.
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Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
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Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
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Substantial_Way_2921
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
191 upvotes
2 years ago Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?
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What_is_69
in Satire
109 upvotes
1 year ago The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.
community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !
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ImpossibleWeakness67
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11 months ago People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.
community Why does Finasteride make my hair not get greasy fast anymore?
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hairgainsgg
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
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9 months ago Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, was observed to reduce scalp oiliness in users. Anti-androgens like Finasteride are known to decrease the activity of oil-producing glands.
community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?
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butterchurner8
in Chat
15 upvotes
2 years ago A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.