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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 potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Menstrual Disorders in Adolescents
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
research Clinical and Microscopic Evaluation of Long-Term (6 Months) Epilation Effects of the iPulse Personal Home-Use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Device
The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
research Does Tachyphylaxis Occur in Long-Term Management of Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis with Pyrithione Zinc-Based Treatments?
Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
research Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride in Korean Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: 5-Year Follow-Up Data
Dutasteride is safe and effective long-term for male hair loss.
research Potential Adverse Effects of Long-Term Testosterone Therapy
Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is latanoprost/bimatoprost actually that effective?
Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.
community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.
community Anyone here that's been using RU for 5+ years? [Serious]
The conversation is about the long-term use of RU58841 for hair loss, with users sharing their experiences and seeking information on its effectiveness and whether it needs to be used continuously like minoxidil or finasteride.
community A warning to those thinking about using Dutasteride
The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.
community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.