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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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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      community Does ketoconazole reduce systemic DHT by much?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about side effects.

      community Keto shampoo and its impact on dht levels?

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 2 months ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is considered a mild topical antiandrogen. Users discuss its use for scalp health rather than DHT reduction, with some preferring alternatives like dutasteride over finasteride due to perceived side effects.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 6 months ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community The homeless crackhead protocol

      in Satire  4341 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.