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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research Haircare Practices And Scarring Alopecia: A Survey Study
Chemical treatments and tight hairstyles may lead to earlier hair loss.
research Traction Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Severity Grading, and Treatment
Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
research Ten Pearls Every Dermatologist Should Know About the Appropriate Use of Relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Black Men: A Case Series Highlighting Key Clinical Features
The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
community I got a hair transplant! Hide your wives!! Jk
The user had a hair transplant in Turkey and started taking finasteride to maintain hair growth. They are satisfied with the results and plan to continue using finasteride while being cautious about hairstyles to prevent traction alopecia.
community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.
A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.
community 1 year of regular fin after years of anxiety
User GreatCanuck experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for a year, reducing anxiety about hair loss. Others in the conversation shared similar positive experiences and discussed family members using the treatment.
community My barber is seriously making me lose hope
This conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss who has been told by their barber that minoxidil does not work and the only solution is to accept it. Other users have encouraged them to continue using finasteride and minoxidil, as well as look for another barber, since these treatments are scientifically proven to be effective in combating hair loss.