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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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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Adverse Effects with Finasteride 5 mg/Day for Patterned Hair Loss in Premenopausal Women
Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
research Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination Therapy of Topical 0.1% Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
research Finasteride, 1 Mg Daily Administration on Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Different Age Groups: 10-Year Follow-Up
Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
research Therapeutic Hotline: Finasteride, 1 Mg Daily Administration on Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Different Age Groups: 10-Year Follow-Up
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: What to Tell Our Female Patients?
Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 months progress- back from the dead?
A 32-year-old is documenting their 3-month progress in treating hair loss using 0.5 mg dutasteride, topical and 5 mg oral minoxidil, and Ducray Anaphase+ shampoo daily. They report slight libido reduction and increased eyebrow hair but are generally satisfied with the results and considering a hair transplant after a year.
community [HELP!] TOPICAL FINASTERIDE BLOOD TEST DONE! [0.025% vs 0.015%]
User experienced good results with topical finasteride, noting reduced DHT and increased testosterone. They plan to revert to a lower dosage after observing slight libido reduction.
community Dutasteride would have been approved for AGA by the US FDA.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, with some users experiencing fewer side effects. Users share experiences with dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, discussing dosage and fertility concerns.
community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
community The most depressing things about hair loss for me
The emotional impact of hair loss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.