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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Does Androgenic Alopecia Aggravate the Risk of Prostate Cancer? Evidence from Mendelian Randomization
Male pattern baldness does not cause an increased risk of prostate cancer.
research Relationship Between Male Pattern Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial
Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Hair Loss at 20 Associated with Prostate Cancer Risk Later in Life
Men who start losing hair at 20 may have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer later.
research Researchers Link Early Hair Loss and Prostate Cancer
Early hair loss may increase the risk of prostate cancer, especially in African American men and those with frontal baldness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community Vitamin E
Vitamin E was discussed as a treatment for hair shedding, with a specific form mentioned. A user shared a link to a study and started taking the Vitamin E variants used.
community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?
Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.
community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects
Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.