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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride
The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.