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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

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      community Most hair transplants are obvious

      in Transplants  260 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

      in Research/Science  2444 upvotes 4 years ago
      The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.