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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hyperprogesteronism Due to Bilateral Adrenal Cortex Carcinomas in a Cat with Diabetes Mellitus
Adrenal tumors can cause high progesterone levels, mimicking symptoms of high cortisol.
research A Missing Piece: The Spiny Mouse And The Puzzle Of Menstruating Species
The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
research Steroidogenesis Inhibitors Alter But Do Not Eliminate Androgen Synthesis Mechanisms During Progression to Castration-Resistance in LNCaP Prostate Xenografts
Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.
research Neurosteroid Allopregnanolone Attenuates Development of Nicotine Withdrawal Behavior in Mice
Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
research An Updated Overview of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork
A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.
community Bloodwork before fin/dut impact on progesterone level
A 26-year-old man who had a hair transplant and used minoxidil with good results is now experiencing shedding and considering finasteride. He's concerned about high progesterone and mild erectile dysfunction before starting the treatment.
community Pyrilutamide starting today. 180mls.
Hair loss treatments and the user's plan to start using Pyrilutamide, a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?
A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.
community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.