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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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research Efficacy of Skin Patting and Iontophoresis with Dutasteride Gel in Male and Menopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
The treatment improved hair growth and was well-received without side effects.
research Efficacy of Skin Patting and Iontophoresis with Dutasteride Gel in Male and Menopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Skin patting and iontophoresis with dutasteride gel improved hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Menopause in Women, Andropause in Men: Myth, Reality, and Management
Menopause is a clear hormonal transition in women, while men experience a gradual testosterone decline, with some needing lifestyle changes and targeted therapy.
research Post Menopausal Hyperandrogenism: A Case of a Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary
A woman's severe hormone imbalance after menopause led to finding a rare ovarian tumor, treated by surgery.
research Menopausal Androgen Excess - Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumour (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)
High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
community My 2.5 year hair journey so far (25M)
A 25-year-old male shared his 2.5-year hair restoration journey using 1 mg finasteride and oral minoxidil, starting with 2.5 mg and increasing to 5 mg, resulting in significant hair improvement and no major side effects. He experienced minor shedding and noted better results with the higher minoxidil dosage.
community High Estrogen causing hair loss?
A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.
community 9 months progress looks good to me
A 35-year-old male reported positive hair regrowth after 9 months using oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily. A reply emphasized the importance of commitment and consistency for hair regrowth.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.