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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) on Perioperative Blood Loss in Patients with BPH Undergoing TURP
Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
research Six Weeks Finasteride Monotherapy Before TURP: Does It Improve Quality of Life in Early Postoperative Period?
Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.
research Possible Role of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Non-Invasive Bladder Urothelial Neoplasm: Multicentre Study
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce bladder cancer recurrence and improve survival.
research Should Finasteride Be Routinely Given Preoperatively for TURP?
Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
research Comparison of Intra-Operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Mono-Polar TURP With and Without Pre-Operative 2 Weeks Use of Finasteride
Taking Finasteride before surgery reduces blood loss and surgery time.
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5 / 310 resultscommunity Comparison of options: topical vs medication
A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.
community Oral minoxidil works wonders!!!
A 31-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth on his crown after using oral minoxidil (initially 1.25 mg, increased to 2.5 mg, then reduced back to 1.25 mg) and finasteride (1 mg), without side effects except increased hair on arms, beard, and eyelashes. He also used anaphase conditioner and shampoo but no derma rolling or additional multivitamins.
community Venting My Frustration with Doctors
A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.
community Why a lot of people seems to hate on topical fin even though it suppresses more scalp dht?
Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.