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research Acute obstruction of the duodenum of a rabbit following the apparently successful treatment of a hairball

9 citations , April 1977 in “Laboratory Animals”

This study found that providing rabbits with a consistent diet and regular hay significantly reduced hairball-related morbidity and death in a rabbit colony.

research Effects of combined use of keratinolytic enzymes and sugarcane fibre on the hairball excretion in cats

3 citations , August 2019 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition”

This study found that the combined use of sugarcane fibre and keratinolytic enzymes reduced hairball excretion in cats.

research Hair resistance to mechanical wear

3 citations , January 2021 in “Wear”

This study presents a new method for evaluating cosmetic treatments by measuring the resistance of hair to mechanical wear, revealing differences related to hair ethnicity and treatment type.

research Successful treatment of fungal ball‐associated tinea capitis in a healthy infant: An unusual presentation

1 citations , July 2023 in “Clinical case reports”

In this case report, researchers describe the first known occurrence of a fungal ball in a healthy infant with tinea capitis, highlighting the need to consider it as a differential diagnosis for inflammatory hair loss in infants.

research Effects of Antioxidant Activities and Hair Loss Prevention of Platycodon grandiflorum Ethanol Extract

1 citations , July 2019 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition”

This study found that platycodon ethanol extract showed potential as a natural ingredient for hair loss prevention by increasing radical scavenging ability, inhibiting inflammation, and affecting DHT generation in laboratory experiments.

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community When to push through balls aching and when not to?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses side effects of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, specifically testicular pain. Users share mixed experiences, with some suggesting to push through the discomfort while others had to stop due to persistent pain.

community 4.5 months on minox and seeing basically 0 growth, GOING BALLS DEEP

4 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is frustrated with the lack of hair growth after using minoxidil for nearly 5 months and plans to intensify their treatment with additional products like tretinoin cream, stemoxydine, and microneedling, while continuing finasteride. They are considering a hair transplant in the future and are cautious about starting oral minoxidil due to past heart issues.

community 0.25mg Fin every day, 2 months status report

9 upvotes 4 years ago

A user reported increased shedding and some side effects like ball ache and potential watery semen after taking 0.25mg of finasteride daily for two months, but noted a high sex drive and considered the shedding a possible sign of new hair growth. Other users discussed dosage differences, with some suggesting starting with a smaller dose and monitoring effects, while others shared their experiences with no shedding or hair growth yet.

community Summaries of Finasteride Studies

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is effective in promoting hair growth and reversing hair miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia, with improvements seen in various studies over different durations. Some users report initial side effects like ball ache, which often resolve as the body adjusts.

community How many of you are on fin and how many are on dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Many people use finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some switching due to cost or effectiveness. Minoxidil is also commonly used, and side effects like weaker erections or ball pain are reported by some.

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