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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Efficacy of Off-Label Topical Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
research The Pattern of Off-Label and Unlicensed Drug Use in Adult and Pediatric Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Multicenter Retrospective Study
Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.
research Off-Label Medication and Use of Unapproved Drugs
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
research An Open Label, Multi-Center Clinical Trial of Topical 5% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia (A Phase IV Study)
research FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire and Function in Women
Some medications can help increase sexual desire and function in women.
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5 / 386 resultscommunity Men on here: did you have trouble getting a derm to prescribe you “off label” meds?
A woman with androgenic alopecia has been using birth control, spironolactone, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. She sought to change her medications to dutasteride and bicalutamide, but her new dermatologist refused to prescribe them for off-label use.
community 13 months Progress on Dut + Minox. I am happy.
The conversation is about someone's 13-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, Biotin tablets, and Sebizole shampoo. They are happy with the results.
community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community 2 year progress on fin and minox
A user's 2-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, including the costs involved and potential side effects. Other users shared their experiences and asked questions about their own use of these treatments.
community Dutasteride/finasteride theory
Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.