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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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research An Observational Retrospective Evaluation of 79 Young Men with Long-Term Adverse Effects After Use of Finasteride Against Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Short-Term Side Effects of Low Dose Valproate Monotherapy in Epileptic Children: A Prospective Study
Low dose valproate in epileptic children mainly causes weight gain and other non-life-threatening side effects.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Blue Light in Dermatology
Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity A warning to those using or thinking about using Dutasteride – Follow-up
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y3pkm8
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
18 upvotes
3 years ago The post and conversation are about the long-term side effects of using Dutasteride and Finasteride for hair loss, including issues like raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol, and loss of libido. The user advises regular blood work and careful monitoring for those using these treatments.
community Short Term Fin awaiting advances in medical technology.
by
Long-Collection-251
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
36 upvotes
1 year ago The user's consideration of taking finasteride as a short-term treatment, while awaiting advances in medical technology such as Pyrilutamide and GT20029; other users' experiences with Finasteride, including potential side effects.
community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?
by
Throwaweight675309
7 upvotes
9 years ago A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.
community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?
by
AccomplishedDepth820
in Chat
127 upvotes
1 year ago The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).
community 15 months fin and keto, thinking about starting oral min. What’s the best way to get ahold of it?
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Saladtossi
in Progress Pictures
142 upvotes
1 year ago The post discusses the user's successful hair regrowth after 15 months of using finasteride and ketoconazole. The user is considering starting oral minoxidil, but others suggest sticking with the current treatment or trying topical minoxidil instead.